Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Kendallville, Indiana
3 of 3 nursing homes in Kendallville (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Indiana statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
217
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Kendallville, Indiana, is solid, with all three facilities recommended, indicating a 100% approval rate. Families should consider Lutheran Life Villages, the top-rated facility, while noting that there are no fines or facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES (90) — Lutheran Life Villages stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating, an impressive Trust Score of 90/100, and a solid A grade, reflecting its high-quality care and commitment to residents. With zero fines and a spacious 99-bed capacity, this county-owned facility prioritizes a supportive and nurturing environment for all.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 ORCHARD POINTE HEALTH CAMPUS (83) — Orchard Pointe Health Campus excels with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a commendable B+ grade, complemented by a CMS 4★ rating and no fines. As a non-profit organization, it focuses on community well-being and provides quality care in a welcoming setting with 58 beds.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 KENDALLVILLE MANOR (75) — Kendallville Manor offers a reliable CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, indicating a consistent level of care. With a B grade and zero fines, this for-profit facility ensures residents receive the attention they need in a comfortable environment.
Recommended
Lutheran Life Villages stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating, an impressive Trust Score of 90/100, and a solid A grade, reflecting its high-quality care and commitment to residents. With zero fines and a spacious 99-bed capacity, this county-owned facility prioritizes a supportive and nurturing environment for all.
Orchard Pointe Health Campus excels with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a commendable B+ grade, complemented by a CMS 4★ rating and no fines. As a non-profit organization, it focuses on community well-being and provides quality care in a welcoming setting with 58 beds.
Kendallville Manor offers a reliable CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, indicating a consistent level of care. With a B grade and zero fines, this for-profit facility ensures residents receive the attention they need in a comfortable environment.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Kendallville Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Kendallville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Kendallville's city average is 4.3 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 3 Kendallville facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Kendallville avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Kendallville facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Kendallville, IN are recommended?
3 of 3 nursing homes in Kendallville (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Kendallville "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Kendallville?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.