BELLTOWER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 5805 North Fir Road in Granger, Indiana (St. Joseph County), ZIP code 46530. The facility maintains 96 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (574) 406-6600. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several dimensions. Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance at the national average based on findings from standard state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating nurse and aide staffing levels that are near the national average relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs well on CMS-tracked clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is equipped to serve residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility and benefit period rules. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in Indiana. Individuals and families are advised to confirm current coverage details and any applicable private-pay policies directly with the facility's admissions or billing department. When measured against national benchmarks, Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating is a notable distinction, as this reflects consistent performance on standardized clinical outcome metrics that CMS uses to assess resident care. The health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 3 stars, are consistent with national norms, suggesting no significant departure from average performance in those areas. Facilities in Indiana and across the country vary considerably in these ratings, and the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database provides additional detail for those conducting a more comprehensive evaluation of care options in the Granger area.