Skilled nursing · South Bend, IN

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness

17475 DUGDALE DR, South Bend, IN 46635

3 / 5CMS 168 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

63

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 63 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 10.4 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 20.4 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.77 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 49 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

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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
0.77
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
49%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
10.4%
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★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.77
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.9
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
49%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
47%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
10.4%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
20.4%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
5.5%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155506
OwnershipNon profit - Other
ChainIndependent
Beds168
Avg residents76

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness?

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness been cited for resident harm?

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness use antipsychotic medications?

10.4 percent of long-stay residents at Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 20.4 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 Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 63 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 Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness?

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness is located at 17475 DUGDALE DR, South Bend, IN 46635. Phone: (574) 247-7500. 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 Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness a special focus facility?

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness 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 Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness's record?

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

Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 63. 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 Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness?

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 Holy Cross Rehabilitation And Wellness and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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