ELKHART MEADOWS

Elkhart Meadows is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 2600 Morehouse Ave in Elkhart, Indiana (ZIP 46517). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 58 certified beds. As a county government facility, it operates under public administration rather than private or for-profit ownership. Elkhart Meadows holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component measures: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. In health inspections, the facility received a rating of 5 out of 5, indicating a strong inspection record relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which falls at the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours to resident census as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical indicators tracked by CMS across the resident population. Elkhart Meadows is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following qualifying hospitalizations, subject to specific eligibility conditions and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria in Indiana. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage should consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor regarding specific program requirements. Compared to the national average overall CMS rating of 3.0 stars, Elkhart Meadows scores above average overall, with particularly strong performance in health inspections and quality measures. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. Facilities rated by CMS are evaluated on a rolling basis, and ratings may change as new inspection, staffing, and quality data are reported. The data presented here reflects the most recent available CMS information and is intended as a reference point for individuals researching nursing facility options in the Elkhart, Indiana area.