WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION

West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is a long-term care facility located at 4600 W Washington Ave in South Bend, Indiana (ZIP 46619), within St. Joseph County. The facility operates 157 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across several categories. West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, indicating below-average performance in this category relative to national benchmarks. The staffing rating is 3 stars, consistent with the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score in that category, reflecting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are derived from health inspections conducted by state surveyors, staffing level data reported to CMS, and standardized quality measures drawn from resident assessments. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is able to serve residents who rely on either federal program for payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Indiana state guidelines. Individuals and families seeking placement should confirm current coverage details and bed availability directly with the facility by contacting them at (574) 282-1294. When considered against national averages, West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the midpoint nationally. The 2-star health inspection rating falls below the national norm, while the 3-star staffing rating aligns with average levels. The 5-star quality measure rating is notably above the national standard, indicating strong performance on the clinical metrics CMS uses to track resident outcomes and care processes. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility to examine detailed inspection reports and staffing data before making care decisions.