Elkhart Meadows
Elkhart, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155352) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 295-8800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elkhart Meadows holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. It also has a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Elkhart Meadows reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.7%. CMS gives the facility a 3-star staffing rating.
Elkhart Meadows has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Elkhart Meadows is a government (Elkhart County)-owned nursing home in Elkhart, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1990. The facility has 58 certified beds with an average daily census of 45.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elkhart Meadows holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for Elkhart Meadows — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance that undergo increased inspection oversight.
Elkhart Meadows is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elkhart Meadows has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Elkhart Meadows is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.7%, earning a 3-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for Elkhart Meadows.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elkhart Meadows has 58 certified beds with an average daily census of 45.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Elkhart County government and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which has 90 facilities averaging a 3.9-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Elkhart Meadows was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 9, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Elkhart Meadows scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
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 (574) 295-8800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (574) 295-8800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155352?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.