River Terrace Health Care Center
Bluffton, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155726) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 824-8940 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Terrace Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Indiana's state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
River Terrace Health Care Center reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.9%.
River Terrace Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
River Terrace Health Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 6, 2004. The facility has 67 certified beds and an average daily census of 41.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Terrace holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero payment denials.
There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus program.
River Terrace is part of the Ide Management Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Terrace Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and 61.9% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 67 certified beds with an average daily census of 41.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government (county)-owned and part of the Ide Management Group chain, which operates 10 facilities averaging a 3.2 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 6, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 3 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 2608248940 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 2608248940 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155726?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.