Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village
Avilla, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155512) · 133 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 897-2841 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village in Avilla, IN has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village reports total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Avilla, Noble County, Indiana. The facility is organized as a non-profit, church-related provider and has been federally certified since May 1994. It is licensed for 133 certified beds, with an average of 79.1 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.62 hours per resident per day, of which 0.91 hours are RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 39.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village is part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a 39.6% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 133 certified beds with an average of 79.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization and is part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2608972841 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2608972841 for arrangements and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155512?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.