Avalon Village
Ligonier, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155286) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 894-7131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Village holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avalon Village reports total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.9%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 stars.
Avalon Village has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Avalon Village is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since first approval on August 26, 1986. The facility maintains 67 certified beds with an average daily census of 61.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avalon Village holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is also 5 stars. However, its staffing rating is notably lower at 2 stars. Total nurse staffing hours average 3.15 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.55 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for Avalon Village \u2014 zero fines totaling $0.00 \u2014 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Avalon Village is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avalon Village has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avalon Village accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a turnover rate of 33.9%; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged for Avalon Village, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avalon Village has 67 certified beds with an average daily census of 61.4 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Avalon Village was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 26, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Avalon Village scores 5, 5, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not provided in the CMS data; contact the facility at 2608947131 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in CMS data; contact the facility at 2608947131 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155286?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.