ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE

Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village is a long-term care facility located at 515 N Main St in Avilla, Indiana (Noble County), ZIP code 46710. The facility operates 133 certified beds and is classified under non-profit, church-related ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring skilled nursing and long-term care services. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village received a 3-star rating in health inspections, a 4-star rating in staffing, and a 4-star rating in quality measures. The staffing and quality measure ratings both exceed the national average, while the health inspection rating is consistent with the national baseline. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates that residents may be eligible for coverage under federal health insurance programs depending on their individual circumstances and care needs. Individuals and families seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (260) 897-2841 to obtain current information regarding payment options, availability, and admission procedures. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, suggesting performance at a comparable level to many facilities across the country. However, its 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures place those individual components above the national norm. Staffing ratings reflect data on registered nurse hours, licensed nurse hours, and total staffing hours per resident per day, while quality measure ratings are based on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations among residents. The 3-star health inspection rating reflects findings from standard state survey inspections and complaint investigations conducted over a defined review period. Taken together, these ratings provide a data-based reference point for comparing this facility against others at the state and national level.