CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1121 E LaSalle Ave in South Bend, Indiana (ZIP 46617), within St. Joseph County. The facility operates 144 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 5 out of 5, reflecting results from on-site state inspections and complaint investigations conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average and accounting for nurse staffing hours relative to resident census, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, which is based on clinical data submitted by the facility covering resident outcomes such as mobility, pain management, and rates of hospitalization. Regarding payment options, Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center holds dual certification under both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals whose care is privately funded or covered through long-term care insurance may also be served, though specific private-pay policies are determined by the facility directly. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility at (574) 287-6501 to confirm current payment arrangements and bed availability. When compared against national benchmarks, Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center performs above average on the overall composite measure, above average on health inspections, at the national average on staffing, and above average on quality measures. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5 stars, providing a general reference point for contextualizing the facility's CMS scores. St. Joseph County contains multiple licensed nursing facilities, and this facility's data reflects its most recent CMS reporting cycle. All ratings are subject to periodic updates as CMS incorporates new inspection, staffing, and quality data into its Five-Star Quality Rating System.