Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (85% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 15 days.
Hubbard Hill Estates is a 280-bed nonprofit skilled nursing and residential community at 28070 CR 24 in Elkhart, Indiana. Operating as a voluntary nonprofit since 1977, the campus is administered by Anne Knouse and holds CMS certification (CCN 155754). The community serves Elkhart County with a multi-level care model including independent living, assisted living, memory care through the Living Wisdom Center, and short-term rehabilitation.
The facility provides licensed medical care under federal Medicare and Medicaid programs, primarily focusing on high-acuity rehabilitation and recovery. CMS awards the nursing center a full 5-star overall rating, ranking it 22nd out of 267 Indiana nursing homes, supported by maximum 5-star sub-ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Current 2026 filings show that the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on the March 2025 complaint investigation. Occupancy for the nursing portion is approximately 86%, with 57 of 66 certified beds currently filled.
Direct bedside support is provided 24/7 by a nursing team with total care hours reaching 4 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, which is 34% above state norms. Registered Nurse (RN) coverage is particularly robust at 1 hour and 21 minutes daily, more than double the Indiana average. Physical therapist hours run 275% above the Indiana average, supporting a short-stay discharge-to-community rate that is 19% better than the state mean. The Living Wisdom Center provides specialized memory care through private apartments and a residential living model tailored for those with cognitive decline. Clinical stability is a hallmark of the program, with long-stay hospitalizations running 43% better than state averages.
The campus offers residential floor plans ranging from private suites in the Living Wisdom Center to independent retirement cottages. All-inclusive monthly services cover three dietitian-approved meals daily, housekeeping, and personal laundry.
Shared spaces include a library, a beauty salon, the Founder’s Chapel for spiritual services, and communal lounges with fireplaces. The social calendar features an “Intergenerational Experience” program, arts and crafts, and local community outings. For off-site medical appointments, the facility provides scheduled transportation to ensure residents remain connected to the Elkhart area.
Prospective residents seeking high-performing short-term rehabilitation or a specialized memory care environment with robust nursing ratios and a BBB A+ rating may find this setting appropriate. Interested individuals should contact the administrator directly to discuss current availability for the various care levels and schedule a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance firsthand.
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc is legally operated by Hubbard Hill Estates Inc, and administered by Anne Knouse.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 12 | 36 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 67% better Rank #75 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 75th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.9 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 53% better Rank #92 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 92nd out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 13 | 19 | This facility has had 32% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 32% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 31% | 37% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (31% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 6% better |
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Inspections
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 46% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better Rank #45 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 45th out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 62% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 62% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
689 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 0 | 70 | 14,813 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 6,339 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,601 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,444 | 86 | 93% | 6.1 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,301 | 76 | 83% | 5.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 920 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 708 | 78 | 85% | 5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 617 | 63 | 68% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 524 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 427 | 68 | 74% | 5.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 388 | 45 | 49% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 362 | 55 | 60% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 354 | 44 | 48% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 192 | 24 | 26% | 8 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 185 | 37 | 40% | 5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 67 | 27 | 29% | 2.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 8 | 9% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 16 | 17% | 2.1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
85% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
10% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Hubbard Hill Estates Inc from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (85% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 15 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
7.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Elkhart's city center to Hubbard Hill Estates Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Westminster Village Muncie | NH AL IL SNF | Muncie | - | 303 | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Christian Care Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bluffton (Toll Gate Heights) | - | 145 | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
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| Wellbrooke of Westfield | NH AL | Westfield | - | 129 | A- | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Hubbard Hill Estates Inc | NH AL IL MC SNF | Elkhart | - | 280 | A+ | 0 | - |
Katherine Gonsalves is the Director of Nursing at Hubbard Hill Estates Inc.
According to IN state health department records, Hubbard Hill Estates Inc's license number is 25-001131-1.
According to IN state health department records, Hubbard Hill Estates Inc's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc's occupancy is 21%.
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc is registered as a non-profit in IN.
Anne Knouse is the administrator of Hubbard Hill Estates Inc.
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc has 280 beds.
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