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Nursing homes in St. Joseph County, Indiana
St. Joseph County, Indiana, has 18 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,922 certified beds.
44% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 419 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.8 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $141K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | St. Joseph County | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 18 | 507 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 44% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.8 | 24.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $141K | $4.2M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | South Bend | 144 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9.0 | — | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Milton Home, The | South Bend | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 44.1 | — | 5 Jan 2026 |
| West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation | South Bend | 157 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11.5 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center | Granger | 96 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Creekside Village | Mishawaka | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Hamilton Grove | New Carlisle | 85 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 34.1 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | New Carlisle | 70 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15.7 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Wellbrooke of South Bend | South Bend | 70 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 24.3 | — | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Holy Cross Village At Notre Dame Inc | Notre Dame | 52 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 26.9 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Southfield Village | South Bend | 60 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 35.0 | — | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center | South Bend | 131 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 15.3 | $11K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center | Mishawaka | 130 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 34.6 | — | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Twelfth Street Care Center | Mishawaka | 87 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 32.2 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation | South Bend | 145 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 23.4 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness | South Bend | 168 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 15.5 | — | 15 May 2026 |
| Miller'S Merry Manorabuse icon | Walkerton | 107 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 15.0 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Trailpoint Villageabuse icon | South Bend | 183 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 7.7 | $14K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Majestic Care of South Bend | South Bend | 103 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 51.5 | $116K | 1 Jul 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 32 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 29 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 24 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 24 |
| F0761 | 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. | 22 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
| Non profit | 6 |
| Government | 3 |
Chains present: American Senior Communities (3), Sterling Healthcare (2), Brickyard Healthcare (2), Greencroft Communities (2), Miller'S Merry Manor (2), Fundamental Healthcare (1), Trinity Health (1), Trilogy Health Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in St. Joseph County, Indiana?
18 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,922 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in St. Joseph County have the highest CMS ratings?
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Milton Home, The (5 stars), West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation (5 stars)
How do St. Joseph County nursing homes compare with Indiana?
44% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 21.8 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.