Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

MILTON HOME, THE

206 E MARION ST, South Bend, IN 46601

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
34 Certified Beds
92 Safety Score

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

Resident Council Active

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 4.32%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 2.33%

Lower is better

How MILTON HOME, THE Compares

MILTON HOME, THE is a 34-bed nonprofit 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. 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 34 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% 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: 2.3% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (83% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (100% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — 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 MILTON HOME, THE

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MILTON HOME, THE with other nursing homes in South Bend.

What keeps MILTON HOME, THE's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help MILTON HOME, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.3% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help MILTON HOME, THE 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.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at MILTON HOME, THE?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains MILTON HOME, THE'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.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MILTON HOME, THE?

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 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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 155738
County St. Joseph
Total Beds 34
Occupied Beds 28
Occupancy Rate 82%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

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Location

206 E MARION ST, South Bend, IN 46601

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.