INDIANA VETERANS HOME

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Care Quality Indicators

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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