INDIANA VETERANS HOME

Indiana Veterans Home is a state government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 3851 N River Rd in West Lafayette, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. The facility holds 212 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. As a state-operated veterans home, it serves eligible veterans seeking long-term care and skilled nursing services in the greater Lafayette area. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns Indiana Veterans Home an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which corresponds to the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating reflects three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, indicating performance at the national average in that domain. The staffing rating is 4 stars, placing the facility above the national average in terms of nursing staff levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, falling below the national average in clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS, which include measures related to resident health outcomes and functional status over time. Indiana Veterans Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, consistent with its dual certification status. As a state government facility, it is administered under the authority of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and primarily serves veterans who meet eligibility criteria established by that agency. Individuals and families researching payment options or eligibility requirements should contact the facility directly at (765) 463-1502 or consult the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs for current program guidelines. When compared against national benchmarks, Indiana Veterans Home presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its staffing rating of 4 stars is a notable strength relative to the national average, suggesting higher nurse staffing hours per resident day than many comparable facilities. However, its quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates that certain clinical outcome metrics fall below national norms, which may be relevant to those evaluating care quality indicators. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects average performance in that category. Overall, the facility's composite 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint, which encompasses a broad range of facilities across the country. Prospective residents, family members, and advisors are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report and to conduct an on-site visit to gather information beyond what aggregate ratings reflect.