Nursing Homes in ZIP 46517 (Elkhart, IN)
This directory covers 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 46517, Elkhart, IN, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 3.0 / 5).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 46517
Among the 4 nursing homess listed in ZIP 46517, 4 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at ELKHART MEADOWS (government). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 4 of these providers report 393 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.56 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 37.4% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $284,560.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELKHART MEADOWS (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 393 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $284,560 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 |
| Avg RN turnover | 37.4% |
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 46517
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 46517
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 46517, Elkhart, IN, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 175 | 117.4% | 36.4% | 0 |
| ELKHART MEADOWS | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 58 | 45.6% | — | 0 |
| HUBBARD HILL ESTATES INC | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 66 | 68.3% | 5.9% | 0 |
| VALLEY VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 94 | 77.1% | 70.0% | 1 |
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Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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