INDIANA VETERANS HOME
3851 N RIVER RD, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How INDIANA VETERANS HOME Compares
INDIANA VETERANS HOME is a 212-bed government-owned nursing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 212 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Lafayette, the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.8% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (71% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse 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 INDIANA VETERANS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing INDIANA VETERANS HOME with other nursing homes in West Lafayette.
How is INDIANA VETERANS HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is INDIANA VETERANS HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help INDIANA VETERANS HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is INDIANA VETERANS HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 212 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 INDIANA VETERANS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does INDIANA VETERANS HOME lag behind other West Lafayette options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around West Lafayette
West Lafayette sits in Tippecanoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.4% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 21,986 (11.4%)
- Median age
- 28.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,926
- Median home value
- $160,900
Demographics for Tippecanoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Lafayette.
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