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Milton Home, The
206 E Marion St, South Bend, IN 46601
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.
Milton Home, The, in South Bend, Indiana, is certified for 34 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Sterling Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 44.1 per 100 beds, more 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 4.4 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.2%.
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 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.1 | 23.4 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.2% | 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: 5 Jan 2026, 18 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Dec 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 | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 28 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 45.2%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 15.2% | 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 | 1.1% | 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 with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Chain: Sterling Healthcare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Home Nursing Home and Rehabilitation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | South Bend | 144 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9.0 | — | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 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 Milton Home, The been cited for?
15 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 Milton Home, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Milton Home, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Milton Home, The?
It is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Milton Home Nursing Home and Rehabilitation and Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Milton Home, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jan 2026.
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.