LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER
827 W 13TH ST, Rochester, IN 46975
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER is a 108-bed government-owned nursing facility in Rochester, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 43% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rochester, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.3% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.3% — better than the Indiana average of 22.3% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER with other nursing homes in Rochester.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER addressing its health inspections 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 practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 3.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 43% occupancy across 108 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER lag behind other Rochester options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Rochester
Rochester sits in Fulton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.7% of the population — a higher 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+
- 3,958 (19.7%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $50,597
- Median home value
- $109,200
Demographics for Fulton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rochester.
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