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Valley View Healthcare Center
333 W Mishawaka Rd, 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.
Valley View Healthcare Center, in Elkhart, Indiana, is certified for 94 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 14, 22 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $285K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 59.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Elkhart Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 48 | 29 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.1 | 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 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.0% | 45.2% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $284,560 | $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: 28 Mar 2025, 24 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×26 E ×16 F ×3 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 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 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Mar 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 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | 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 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | B | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | Fine | $284,560 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.0%, RNs 70.0%; 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 | 2.7% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 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 | 4.9% | 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 | 4.4% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.2% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Hancock Regional Hospital. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Regional Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2014 |
| Mishawaka Mgt Co LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Hancock Regional Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
| Mishawaka Mgt Co LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Omg In Mstr Lsco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Meadows | Elkhart | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10.3 | — | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 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 |
All 13 facilities in Elkhart County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valley View Healthcare Center been cited for?
48 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 Valley View Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $285K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valley View Healthcare Center 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 Valley View Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hancock Regional Hospital and Mishawaka Mgt Co LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valley View Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Mar 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.