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Total health inspections
4
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Lutheran Life Villages
Nursing Home
Lutheran Life Villages
Nursing Home
Lutheran Life Villages is a senior living community in Northeast Indiana. It offers a variety of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. The community focuses on empowering seniors to live fulfilling lives with a supportive environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
84
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94.9%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Occupancy rate
94.9%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 years
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$13.9M
Surplus of revenue
$115.1K
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$13,929,202.00
Surplus of revenue
$115,087.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.8M
84-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
98%
Occupied Beds
82 of 84
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
July 1, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
25-012657-1
CMS Certification Number:
155800
Ownership & operating entity
Lutheran Life Villages is administrated by MATTHEW SOUDER.
Profit status:
OTHER
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Director of Nursing:
DANA ROACH
Care Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(260) 918-7038
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Senior Living, Short Term Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Memory Care Assisted Living
Inspection History
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.
1 complaint
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Latest inspection
Date:June 19, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
10 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Lutheran Life Villages
+23%
+23%
-13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46825
84
No
-
-
KIEFER, ALEXANDER
60.5%
$13,225,028.00
$5,018,363.00
37.9%
80.20
4.2233
-
8
-
+23%+23%-13%-
Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center
-17%
+12%
+24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Fort Wayne (Sand Point)
67
No
-
50
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
85.9%
$7,710,770.00
$2,872,753.00
37.3%
51.50
3.8565
-
6
-
-17%+12%+24%2 Bed
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
+50%
-11%
-4%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Fort Wayne
142
No
A+
62
ANAND, MEETA
66.9%
$11,853,249.00
$5,395,735.00
45.5%
110.70
3.0579
-
14
-
+50%-11%-4%-
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
-31%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46845
139
No
-
-
GRINDSTAFF, AARON
78.3%
$19,959,430.00
$6,189,222.00
31%
110.20
3.4369
-
15
-
-31%
0%
+13%-
Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
-61%
-11%
+24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46815
99
No
-
-
CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
85.8%
$14,076,935.00
$4,425,185.00
31.4%
83.90
3.0683
1
37
1
-61%-11%+24%-
Lutheran Life Villages
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46825
Bed Count:
84
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KIEFER, ALEXANDER
CCN:
155800
Occupancy:
60.5%
Home Revenue:
$13,225,028.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,018,363.00
Payroll %:
37.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
80.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2233
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
MC
Community:
Fort Wayne (Sand Point)
Bed Count:
67
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
CCN:
155654
Occupancy:
85.9%
Home Revenue:
$7,710,770.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,872,753.00
Payroll %:
37.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8565
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Bed Options:
2 Bed
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
AL
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Fort Wayne
Bed Count:
142
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ANAND, MEETA
CCN:
155656
Occupancy:
66.9%
Home Revenue:
$11,853,249.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,395,735.00
Payroll %:
45.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
110.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0579
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
+50%
+50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46845
Bed Count:
139
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GRINDSTAFF, AARON
CCN:
155798
Occupancy:
78.3%
Home Revenue:
$19,959,430.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,189,222.00
Payroll %:
31%
Avg Residents/Day:
110.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4369
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46815
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
CCN:
155249
Occupancy:
85.8%
Home Revenue:
$14,076,935.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,425,185.00
Payroll %:
31.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
83.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0683
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
37
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-61%
-61%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+24%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
129
Total Staff
101
Employees
28
Contractors
35,349
Total Hours (Quarter)
53
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 8.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
95 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
24 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
0.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,522 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Medical Director: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 9
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 10,838 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 23 | 0 | 23 | 8,304 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 6,080 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,068 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,538 | 73 | 80% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 979 | 81 | 89% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 834 | 69 | 76% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 9 | 9 | 705 | 67 | 74% | 6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 489 | 73 | 80% | 5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 487 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 431 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 190 | 64 | 70% | 2.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 154 | 10 | 11% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 129 | 63 | 69% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 13 | 14% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 48 | 53% | 0.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 41 | 45% | 0.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
8
Citations per inspection
2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
8 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 19, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Part of: Lutheran Life Villages
Resident Census by Payment Source
83
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(4.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
37
(44.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
42
(50.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.6
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.6
15% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.7%
19% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
19% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.9%
30% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
24% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.6%
6% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
39% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
35% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
98% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.1%
51% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.1%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.37
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.37
14% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.60
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.54
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.54
64% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.48
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
19% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
20% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
14.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
14.8%
34% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 22.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.3%
55% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 10.5%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.2%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.2%
14% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.8%
8% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lutheran Life Villages based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.9%
↑ 0.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$115,087
↓ ~$12K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,248,072
↑ ~$63K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.9%
↓ 0.2pp vs 2022
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