507 nursing homes in Indiana
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 507
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- certified beds
- 48,825
- for profit
- 56%
How Indiana nursing homes rate
CMS rates 504 of Indiana's 507 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 123 |
| 4 of 5 | 113 |
| 3 of 5 | 91 |
| 2 of 5 | 100 |
| 1 of 5 | 77 |
| Not rated | 3 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Indiana
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Life Villages | Kendallville | 5 of 5 | 99 |
| Towne House Retirement Community | Fort Wayne | 5 of 5 | 32 |
| Hubbard Hill Estates Inc | Elkhart | 5 of 5 | 66 |
| Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center | Mulberry | 5 of 5 | 159 |
| Adams Woodcrest | Decatur | 5 of 5 | 143 |
| Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne | 5 of 5 | 139 |
| Homeview Center of Franklin | Franklin | 5 of 5 | 119 |
| Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Ossian | 5 of 5 | 100 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | Fort Wayne | 5 of 5 | 84 |
| Miller's Merry Manor | Garrett | 5 of 5 | 76 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Indiana.
- Indianapolis 44 homes
- Fort Wayne 26 homes
- Evansville 17 homes
- Muncie 11 homes
- South Bend 10 homes
- Terre Haute 9 homes
- Carmel 8 homes
- Elkhart 8 homes
- Richmond 7 homes
- Anderson 6 homes
- Bloomington 6 homes
- Kokomo 6 homes
- Lafayette 6 homes
- New Albany 6 homes
- Bedford 5 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 286 | 56% |
| Non-profit | 108 | 21% |
| Government | 113 | 22% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Indiana's homes were cited for 3,638 deficiencies, an average of 7.2 each. 24 had none. 91 homes were fined $4,144,388 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
37 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 3 are special focus facilities and 15 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Indiana
How many nursing homes are in Indiana?
507 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Indiana?
We don't pick one. Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Indiana?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,943 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.