10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Elkhart, IN
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $114,339 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
343 S Nappanee St, Elkhart, IN
(574) 295-0096
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
70
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Adams County Memorial Hospital
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1969-02-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
8 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.30
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.78
All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.48
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.31
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.24
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.02
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.29
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
82%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
71%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,726
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
0
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9803
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 75.73% · Performance 73.49% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.20 hours · Performance 3.1 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.43% |
10.72%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 7.14% · Lower 95% interval 6.29% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 14 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.95 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 13.64% |
8.2%
5.4 pts better
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 88 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 32.61% |
42%
9.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 92 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.1% |
93.6%
2.5 pts better
|
93.4%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 96.8% · Q4 88.1% · 4Q avg 96.1% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.8%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.7% |
24.6%
1.9 pts better
|
11.4%
11.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.9% · Q2 25.5% · Q3 18.0% · Q4 35.7% · 4Q avg 22.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
5.6%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.6% |
23.5%
8.9 pts better
|
19.6%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 18.5% · 4Q avg 14.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 26.5% |
14.8%
11.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 30.3% · Q3 28.1% · Q4 26.5% · 4Q avg 26.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.7% |
13.3%
12.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.0% · Q2 27.2% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 16.5% · 4Q avg 25.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.5% |
11.7%
12.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.3% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 15.7% · Q4 24.5% · 4Q avg 24.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
0.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% |
1.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.9% |
24.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.2% · Q2 28.1% · Q3 24.1% · Q4 40.3% · 4Q avg 30.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% |
4.1%
2.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.4% |
81.6%
0.8 pts better
|
81.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.6% · Q2 93.8% · Q3 73.0% · Q4 57.7% · 4Q avg 82.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.2% |
10.5%
10.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
9.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.2% · Observed 25.0% · Expected 13.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 70.3% |
79.0%
8.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
9.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 70.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.2% |
22.4%
5.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.2% · Observed 30.0% · Expected 25.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (10 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-12-17
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-17
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-12-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-17
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-26
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-01-22
Inspection history
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2025-09-26
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-28
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-28
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-26
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-12-14
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-09-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-05-08
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-05-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-08
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $79,284
Fine
Fine · fine $35,055
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-20 · 29 days
29 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Nearby options
Elkhart, IN
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Elkhart, IN
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Elkhart, IN
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies
Jump out