Skilled nursing · South Bend, IN

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1121 E LASALLE AVE, South Bend, IN 46617

5 / 5CMS 144 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 5%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.1 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 31.7 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.71 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 34 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

Your trusted senior advocate

Independent senior placement and family advocacy.

Palmelle helps families check facility safety, vet nursing home red flags, and find the right placement after a hospital discharge. We index all 67,750 U.S. facilities, including the ones with active CMS violations or open complaints. The data is on the page so families can see what's actually there.

Call (888) 282-7256 to talk with a Placement Specialist. Intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday.

In their own words

No operator description yet.

Claim this listing →

Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.71

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

34%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

6.1%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.71

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.38

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

34%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

22%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

6.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

31.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155115

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds144

Avg residents63

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 32%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

6.1 percent of long-stay residents at Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 31.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is located at 1121 E LASALLE AVE, South Bend, IN 46617. Phone: (574) 287-6501. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center compare to other South Bend skilled nursing facilities?

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95. Browse the full South Bend directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

Not sure if this is the one?

We do the calling. You do the choosing.

A real human compares this facility to two others. Phone calls, pricing, availability, the questions you would not think to ask.

$199 · 3-business-day money-back promise

Get your answer →