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Elkhart Meadows
2600 Morehouse Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
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.
Elkhart Meadows is a Government, county nursing home in Elkhart, Indiana, certified for 58 beds and caring for about 46 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.3 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 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Elkhart Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 29 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.3 | 24.1 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.7% | 45.2% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 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: 4 Sep 2025, 30 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 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 44.7%, RNs —; 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 | 13.4% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 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 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.6% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.8% | 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: government, county. 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 | 07/01/2015 |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
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 Elkhart County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Hill Estates Inc | Elkhart | 66 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7.6 | — | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Waterford Crossing | Goshen | 87 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 13.8 | — | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Restoracy of Goshen, The | Goshen | 48 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 60.4 | — | 27 Aug 2025 |
| East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Elkhart | 152 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8.6 | — | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Greenleaf Health Campus | Elkhart | 60 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 41.7 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Greencroft Healthcare | Goshen | 214 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 17.8 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Riverside Village | Elkhart | 97 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 27.8 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center | Elkhart | 175 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 22.3 | — | 1 May 2026 |
All 13 facilities in Elkhart County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elkhart Meadows been cited for?
6 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 Elkhart Meadows been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elkhart Meadows compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elkhart Meadows?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elkhart Meadows last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Sep 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.