Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
South Bend, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155115) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 287-6501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.7%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in South Bend, Indiana (St. Joseph County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1970. The facility is licensed for 144 beds and reports an average of 67.2 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives Cardinal an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measures (QM) rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.35 per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status noted in the data provided for this facility.
Cardinal is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cardinal accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a 37.7% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, so there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cardinal is certified for 144 beds and reports an average of 67.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — 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?
It has been certified since May 12, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Cardinal scores 5, 5, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5742876501 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5742876501 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155115?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.