East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Elkhart, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155269) · 152 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 264-1133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 2 stars.
East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.2%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS records show East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Elkhart, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 28, 1985. The facility is certified for 152 beds, with an average of 102.3 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, East Lake holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 2.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.75920 hours per resident per day, including 0.45639 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the data provided.
East Lake is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.9 across the chain. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
East Lake has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
East Lake is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.75920 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45639 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 45.2% and a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for East Lake — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
East Lake is certified for 152 beds and has an average of 102.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
East Lake is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
East Lake has been certified since October 28, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; East Lake's are 3, 3, 2, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5742641133 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5742641133 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review East Lake's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155269?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.