Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155744) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 347-2256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lutheran Life Villages holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 stars.
Lutheran Life Villages reports 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.3%.
Lutheran Life Villages has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Lutheran Life Villages is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, certified for 99 beds with an average of 81.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since September 12, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lutheran Life Villages holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. All four CMS star ratings are strong: health inspections rated 5 stars, quality measures rated 5 stars, and staffing rated 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the CMS data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should review the current listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date inspection and staffing details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lutheran Life Villages has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with 40.3% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is reported for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average daily census of 81.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (county) entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 12, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Lutheran Life Villages scores 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2603472256 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2603472256 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155744?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.