NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
516 N WILLIAMS ST, Angola, IN 46703
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How NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 99-bed government-owned nursing facility in Angola, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (13.7%) is below the Indiana average of 22.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Angola, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.4% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.6% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.7% — better than the Indiana average of 22.3% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Angola.
How is NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.4% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Angola options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTHERN LAKES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Angola
Angola sits in Steuben County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,956 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $58,905
- Median home value
- $154,300
Demographics for Steuben County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Angola.
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