WATERFORD CROSSING

Waterford Crossing is a skilled nursing facility located at 1332 Waterford Cir in Goshen, Indiana (ZIP 46526), situated in Elkhart County. The facility operates 87 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Waterford Crossing holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars for skilled nursing facilities. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard annual inspections and complaint investigations conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5 stars, which is derived from data on nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing assistant staffing levels adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and rates of hospitalizations and infections. Waterford Crossing is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet both clinical and financial eligibility requirements as determined by the state of Indiana. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (574) 534-3920 to verify current bed availability and to discuss specific payment arrangements, private pay options, and any applicable insurance coverage. When compared against national benchmarks, Waterford Crossing performs above average across all three CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, and this facility's rating of 5 stars indicates performance in the upper tier of CMS-rated facilities nationwide. The 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings both exceed the national midpoint, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents the highest tier available under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically as new inspection and reporting data become available.