CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1121 E LASALLE AVE, South Bend, IN 46617
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 144-bed for-profit nursing facility in South Bend, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.2%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 144 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 44% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in South Bend, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.2% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in South Bend.
What keeps CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.2% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 44% occupancy across 144 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in South Bend?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.9 stars across 10 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around South Bend
South Bend sits in St. Joseph County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 42,735 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $54,433
- Median home value
- $134,800
Demographics for St. Joseph County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Bend.
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