States › Indiana › Wells County
Nursing homes in Wells County, Indiana
Wells County, Indiana, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 339 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies over three cycles, 5.6 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Wells County | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 507 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 5.6 | 24.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4.2M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Care Retirement Community | Bluffton | 86 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5.8 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Markle Health & Rehabilitation | Markle | 86 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Ossian | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| River Terrace Health Care Center | Bluffton | 67 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6.0 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Adams County Memorial Hospital (1), American Senior Communities (1), Tlc Management (1), Ide Management Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wells County, Indiana?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 339 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wells County have the highest CMS ratings?
Christian Care Retirement Community (5 stars), Markle Health & Rehabilitation (5 stars), Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars)
How do Wells County nursing homes compare with Indiana?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 5.6 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.