Nursing Homes in ZIP 46517 (Elkhart, IN)
This directory covers 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 46517, Elkhart, IN, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 3.0 / 5).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 46517
Of the 4 nursing homess listed in ZIP 46517, 4 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at ELKHART MEADOWS (government). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 393 certified beds are reported across 4 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.56 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 37.4%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $284,560 in fines.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELKHART MEADOWS (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 393 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $284,560 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 |
| Avg RN turnover | 37.4% |
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 46517
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 46517
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Visit candidates in ZIP 46517, Elkhart, IN when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 175 | 117.4% | 36.4% | 0 |
| ELKHART MEADOWS | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 58 | 45.6% | — | 0 |
| HUBBARD HILL ESTATES INC | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 66 | 68.3% | 5.9% | 0 |
| VALLEY VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 94 | 77.1% | 70.0% | 1 |
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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