Skilled nursing · South Bend, IN

West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation

4600 W WASHINGTON AVE, South Bend, IN 46619

3 / 5CMS 157 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 8.0 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 27.2 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.72 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 44 percent.

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

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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

0.72

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

8.0%

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★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.72

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.72

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

30%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

8.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

27.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.7%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155355

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds157

Avg residents65

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 27%. 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation?

West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation been cited for resident harm?

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

Does West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation use antipsychotic medications?

8.0 percent of long-stay residents at West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 27.2 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation's Palmelle Clarity Score?

West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation?

West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at 4600 W WASHINGTON AVE, South Bend, IN 46619. Phone: (574) 282-1294. 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation a special focus facility?

West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation compare to other South Bend skilled nursing facilities?

West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65. 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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation?

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 West Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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