WHITE RIVER LODGE

White River Lodge is a government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 3710 Kenny Simpson Lane in Bedford, Indiana (ZIP: 47421). Operated under city/county government ownership, the facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 74 certified beds. It serves residents of Lawrence County and the surrounding region. White River Lodge holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, based on data collected through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Nursing Home Care Compare program. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint-based inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which accounts for nursing hours per resident per day relative to facility census and case mix. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcomes. A 5-star overall rating places White River Lodge above the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. White River Lodge accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (812) 275-7006 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, White River Lodge performs above average in overall CMS rating, with a score of 5 stars versus the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average for that component. The staffing rating of 4 stars is also above the national average, indicating a relatively higher level of documented nursing hours per resident. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average for that component, reflecting typical performance on clinical outcome indicators. As a government-operated facility with dual Medicare and Medicaid certification, White River Lodge represents a publicly accountable care option within Lawrence County, Indiana.