Milton Home, The
South Bend, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155738) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 233-0165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Milton Home in South Bend, Indiana holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Milton Home reports 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
The Milton Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
The Milton Home is a nonprofit-corporation-owned nursing home in South Bend, Indiana (St. Joseph County), certified for 34 beds with an average daily census of 28.8 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since August 3, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Milton Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measures (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this location according to the provided data.
The Milton Home is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 3.2, meaning this facility rates notably above its chain's average.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Milton Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Milton Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 45.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for The Milton Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Milton Home is certified for 34 beds and has an average daily census of 28.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 3, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 5742330165 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5742330165 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155738?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.