West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
4600 W Washington Ave, South Bend, IN 46619 · (574) 282-1294
For profit - Corporation · 157 certified beds
West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 2 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 13, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 13, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.March 13, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 19, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 19, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 19, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.83 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 157 |
| Average residents per day | 65.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center South Bend · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Milton Home South Bend · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trailpoint Village South Bend · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Wellbrooke of South Bend South Bend · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Southfield Village South Bend · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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