Elkhart, IN

Elkhart Meadows

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2600 Morehouse Ave, Elkhart, IN

(574) 295-8800

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

58

Certified beds

Average residents

45

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-03-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.36

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.16

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.95

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.94

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.2%	93.6% 1.6 pts better	93.4% 1.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.4% 4.6 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.8%	3.8% 1 pts worse	3.3% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	5.1%	24.6% 19.5 pts better	11.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	0.6%	5.6% 5 pts better	5.4% 4.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	6.3%	23.5% 17.2 pts better	19.6% 13.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	3.3%	14.8% 11.5 pts better	16.7% 13.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	7.2%	13.3% 6.1 pts better	16.3% 9.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	13.3%	11.7% 1.6 pts worse	14.9% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.4% 0.4 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.6%	24.2% 6.6 pts better	19.8% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	0.0%	4.1% 4.1 pts better	5.1% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.6%	81.6% 7 pts better	81.7% 6.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-04 · Fire 2025-09-04

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-30 · Fire 2024-08-30

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-12 · Fire 2023-09-12

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-11-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-11-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-11-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-11-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2024-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-10-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-10-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 70 facilities 2015-07-01

American Senior Communities LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 89 facilities 2003-01-01

Babcock, Paul

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 72 facilities 2020-09-30

Caine, Virginia

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 52 facilities 1994-01-10

Dice, Mark

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 64 facilities 2023-06-01

Drummer, Carl