ELKHART MEADOWS
2600 MOREHOUSE AVE, Elkhart, IN 46517
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ELKHART MEADOWS Compares
ELKHART MEADOWS is a 58-bed government-owned nursing facility in Elkhart, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.6%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 58 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elkhart, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.3% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.6% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (86% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELKHART MEADOWS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELKHART MEADOWS with other nursing homes in Elkhart.
What keeps ELKHART MEADOWS'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 ELKHART MEADOWS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.3% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ELKHART MEADOWS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELKHART MEADOWS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ELKHART MEADOWS's rating advantage in Elkhart?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.1 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ELKHART MEADOWS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Elkhart
Elkhart sits in Elkhart County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% 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+
- 29,989 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 35.6 years
- Median household income
- $58,509
- Median home value
- $149,300
Demographics for Elkhart County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elkhart.
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