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Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1121 E Lasalle Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in South Bend, Indiana, is certified for 144 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the American Senior Communities chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 2, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Joseph Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 21 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.0 | 23.4 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 43.1% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Apr 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 19 Jun 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.7%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.7% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.0% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.4% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County. Chain: American Senior Communities (90 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Joseph County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 18 facilities in St. Joseph County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Jun 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.