Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 years.

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The Milton Home is a 62-bed nursing facility located at 206 E Marion Street in South Bend, Indiana, overlooking the St. Joseph River. Operated under Pulaski Memorial Hospital and led by administrator Hemmington Mwanza and Nursing Director Andrea Budzien, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options.
The clinical staffing structure delivers an average of 5 hours of total daily nursing care per resident, which includes 54 minutes from registered nurses, 54 minutes from licensed nurses, and 2 hours and 27 minutes from certified nursing assistants. This team supports the facility’s skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care programs, with medical oversight provided by an on-staff physician. On-site amenities consist of a beauty salon, a resident library, flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The dining program focuses on fresh ingredients, and daily activities include exercise classes, gardening, arts, and community outings. Because the neighborhood carries a walkability score of 81 out of 100, the local area is highly accessible on foot. State records indicate that the facility’s citations-per-inspection rate is zero. Interested individuals can reach out to the admissions department to check on current room openings, discuss specific dietary plans, or schedule a tour of the riverside campus.
The Milton Home is legally operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Hemmington Mwanza.
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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 94 | 36 | This facility has 161% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (94 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 161% worse Rank #335 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 335th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 23.5 | 9 | This facility has 161% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (23.5 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 161% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 126% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (4.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 126% worse Rank #362 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 362nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 22 | 19 | This facility has 16% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (22 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 16% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 45% | 37% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (45% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 8% worse |
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Inspections
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (11 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 15% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg |
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations.
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
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
817 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 1 | 23 | 5,482 | 92 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 2 | 17 | 2,599 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,479 | 91 | 99% | 6.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 985 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 1 | 6 | 799 | 83 | 90% | 5.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 670 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 523 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 50 | 54% | 10.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 64 | 70% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 433 | 64 | 70% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 279 | 41 | 45% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 141 | 36 | 39% | 3.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 118 | 48 | 52% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 38 | 41% | 2.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
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.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
5% of new residents, often for short stays.
79% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Milton Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1769.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Bend's city center to The Milton Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Milton Home is located in SOUTH BEND, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| The Milton Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | South Bend | 62
Facility
62
IN AVG
116
Rank
#372 / 437 |
40.3%
Facility
40.3%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#394 / 433 | -42% | 4.98
Facility
4.98
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#16 / 287 | +13% | +45% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 73
Facility
73
IN AVG
83
Rank
#284 / 384 | 25
Facility
25
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#157 / 288 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#170 / 288 | - | 28 | - |
81
Facility
81
IN AVG
37
Rank
#15 / 587 | Milton Home Nursing Home And Rehabilitation | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#243 / 290 | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#257 / 290 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#157 / 290 | 155738 | ||||
| Southfield Village Inc. |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | South Bend | 138
Facility
138
IN AVG
116
Rank
#116 / 437 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#410 / 433 | -51% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#48 / 287 | +33% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 74
Facility
74
IN AVG
83
Rank
#270 / 384 | 24
Facility
24
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#152 / 288 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#276 / 288 | - | 54 | - |
5
Facility
5
IN AVG
37
Rank
#518 / 587 | Southfield Village Inc | $12.5M
Facility
$12.5M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#120 / 290 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#123 / 290 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#177 / 290 | 155684 | ||||
| Wellbrooke of South Bend |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | South Bend | 129
Facility
129
IN AVG
116
Rank
#144 / 437 |
40.3%
Facility
40.3%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#394 / 433 | -42% | 3.35
Facility
3.35
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#151 / 287 | +2% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#237 / 289 | 79
Facility
79
IN AVG
83
Rank
#209 / 384 | 15
Facility
15
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#77 / 288 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 288 | 1 | 47 | - |
44
Facility
44
IN AVG
37
Rank
#249 / 587 | Rayne Wise | $11.7M
Facility
$11.7M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#143 / 290 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#86 / 290 | 58%
Facility
58%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#64 / 290 | 155824 | ||||
| Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care | South Bend | 131
Facility
131
IN AVG
116
Rank
#138 / 437 |
74.0%
Facility
74.0%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#153 / 433 | +7% | 3.55
Facility
3.55
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#105 / 287 | -61% | +3% | $10.8k
Facility
$10.8k
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#245 / 289 | 74
Facility
74
IN AVG
83
Rank
#270 / 384 | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#117 / 288 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 288 | 3 | 93 | - |
7
Facility
7
IN AVG
37
Rank
#497 / 587 | Briarcliff Health Care - South Bend LLC | $12.6M
Facility
$12.6M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#119 / 290 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#125 / 290 | 45.7%
Facility
45.7%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#189 / 290 | 155831 | ||||
| Majestic Care of South Bend |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | South Bend | 103
Facility
103
IN AVG
116
Rank
#231 / 437 |
60.2%
Facility
60.2%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#272 / 433 | -13% | 2.83
Facility
2.83
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#240 / 287 | -34% | -18% | $116.3k
Facility
$116.3k
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#288 / 289 | 70
Facility
70
IN AVG
83
Rank
#326 / 384 | 57
Facility
57
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#273 / 288 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#242 / 288 | 3 | 76 | - |
16
Facility
16
IN AVG
37
Rank
#420 / 587 | Majestic Care Of South Bend LLC | $12.1M
Facility
$12.1M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#127 / 290 | $4.2M
Facility
$4.2M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#202 / 290 | 34.5%
Facility
34.5%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#278 / 290 | 155219 |
Andrea Budzien is the Director of Nursing at The Milton Home.
The legal owner and operator of The Milton Home is Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
The Milton Home has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, The Milton Home's license number is 24-001141-1.
According to IN state health department records, The Milton Home's license expires on November 30, 2025.
The Milton Home's occupancy is 40%.
Hemmington Mwanza is the administrator of The Milton Home.
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