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Elkhart Meadows

2600 Morehouse Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517

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Elkhart Meadows is a nursing home in Elkhart, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(574) 295-8800
Last standard health inspection
September 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
58
Residents per day, on average
50.3
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Chain
American Senior Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (6 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2025.

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  4. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2024.

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  6. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

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  7. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. 2 citations

    Health inspection on September 12, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2023.

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  10. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Elkhart Meadows last inspected?

CMS lists September 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Elkhart Meadows have?

CMS lists 6 health citations since September 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Elkhart Meadows been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Elkhart Meadows?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Elkhart Meadows a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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