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Indiana Veterans Home
3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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.
Certified for 212 beds, Indiana Veterans Home serves West Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2011.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 8.5 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 5.6 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 64.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tippecanoe Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 20 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.5 | 20.8 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.2% | 43.5% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 8 Dec 2025, 9 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 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 64.2%, RNs 54.1%; 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 | 15.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 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 | 16.4% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.1% | 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, state. Legal business name: State Of Indiana Auditor Of State.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Indiana Auditor of State | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/21/2011 |
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 Tippecanoe County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs At Lafayette, The | Lafayette | 70 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20.0 | — | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Saint Anthony Rehab and Nursing Center | Lafayette | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| University Place Health Center and Assisted Living | West Lafayette | 30 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 66.7 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Creasy Springs Health Campus | Lafayette | 71 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 46.5 | $8K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Cumberland Pointe Health Campus | West Lafayette | 71 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 39.4 | — | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Heritage Healthcare | West Lafayette | 127 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 18.9 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Rosewalk Village At Lafayette | Lafayette | 141 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9.9 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| St Mary Healthcare Center | Lafayette | 79 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 25.3 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Tippecanoe County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Indiana Veterans Home been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Indiana Veterans Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Indiana Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Indiana Veterans Home?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include State of Indiana Auditor of State. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Indiana Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Dec 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.