4,510 Independent Nursing Homes in the United States

Nurse hours

3.91 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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Prairie Ridge is city-and-county owned in Orange City, and the staffing numbers are the strongest thing it has going. At 3.91 nurse hours per resident day, it sits just above the national average, and weekend coverage dips only about 8% below weekdays, smaller than what many homes run. Turnover is 34%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether you see the same faces. The tradeoff shows up elsewhere: eight deficiencies on record, none at harm level but one abuse-related, and a 2/5 on quality measures. The last inspection was April 2025, so the record is fairly current.

Nurse hours

5.86 /day

Staff turnover

59%

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Village Shalom runs unusually heavy nurse staffing for a 66-bed nonprofit home, 5.86 hours per resident day, roughly half again the national figure, and weekends barely dip below weekdays. That consistency matters, and it's reflected in the top marks for staffing and quality measures. The friction sits elsewhere: 32 deficiencies on the current record, two of them at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with a single $16,153 fine and a June 2025 inspection. Staff turnover of 59.2% is well above the 45.8% national average, which means the hands at the bedside keep changing even though the hours are there on paper.

Nurse hours

4.89 /day

Staff turnover

55%

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Lakepoint Wichita runs a 110-bed for-profit operation, and the staffing numbers are its strongest card, 4.89 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 27% above the national average. The catch is turnover: 54.5% annually, nearly nine points above the national figure, and weekends run about 11% thinner than weekdays, so the coverage you see on paper isn't always the coverage your family member gets. The inspection record is the real concern: 46 deficiencies, two of them serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level. Quality and staffing measures both scored well, but a 2/5 on health inspections, last surveyed in December 2024, means the clinical and physical plant side has repeatedly fallen short.

Nurse hours

6.08 /day

Staff turnover

36%

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Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield runs on unusually heavy staffing for a nursing home, 6.08 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. That's roughly 58 percent more hands-on time, and it holds up on weekends better than most places, dipping about 14 percent instead of the steeper drops common elsewhere. State-run ownership shows in the numbers: 35.9 percent annual turnover beats the 45.8 percent national figure, and the current record carries 10 deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related. The tradeoff sits in the quality measures, which score low relative to inspections and staffing. Worth asking what specifically drives that before you decide.

Nurse hours

4.21 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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Phillips County Retirement Center has a staffing story that cuts both ways. The 4.21 nurse hours per resident day tops the national average by roughly 9%, and turnover at 38.7% actually beats the 45.8% norm, but weekends run about 12% thinner than weekdays, and CMS's own staffing rating lands at just 1 out of 5. The inspection record is the bigger concern: 36 deficiencies, including 2 at harm or jeopardy level and 6 tied to abuse, with the most recent inspection dated March 2026. For a 40-bed nonprofit, that's a lot of regulatory history to weigh against the favorable turnover number.

Nurse hours

4.68 /day

Staff turnover

47%

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Nazareth Home Clifton runs on more nursing hours than most places, 4.68 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, roughly a fifth more hands-on care than typical. Weekend coverage dips about 10% from weekday levels, which is worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record shows 17 deficiencies, none rising to harm or jeopardy, though two are abuse-related; the most recent state visit was in May 2025. Staff turnover sits at 47.2%, a touch above the national 45.8%. As a nonprofit, it answers to a board rather than shareholders, and its quality measure score is perfect.

Nurse hours

5.08 /day

Staff turnover

35%

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Breckinridge Place runs on 5.08 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a third more staffing than the national average, and the inspection record backs it up with a top federal rating and a recent August 2025 survey. Turnover sits at 35.3%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters in a 24-bed nonprofit where residents see the same faces. Two things temper that: weekend hours dip about 14% below the home's own weekday pace, and four deficiencies remain on record, two of them serious enough to trigger harm or jeopardy citations, though none involve abuse. Quality measures land mid-pack, suggesting clinical outcomes don't fully track the strong staffing.

Nurse hours

4.40 /day

Staff turnover

38%

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John J Hainkel Jr Home runs on 4.40 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 14% above the national average, and it shows in the federal staffing rating. Weekend coverage dips about 14% below the home's own weekday level, a pattern worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays and Sundays. The nonprofit's staff turnover sits at 37.6%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers tend to know residents' routines. Six deficiencies appear on the current record, none at harm or jeopardy level, though one is abuse-related and worth reading in full. The last inspection was April 2026.

Nurse hours

4.33 /day

Staff turnover

32%

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Glenridge in Augusta runs a nonprofit operation with 125 certified beds, and the staffing numbers are the strongest part of the picture: 4.33 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 12% above the national average, with weekend coverage dipping about 8% below its own weekday level. Turnover sits at 31.8%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters for consistency of care. The tradeoff shows up in the quality measures, where CMS scores it 2 out of 5. Inspections came back 4 out of 5, and the 19 deficiencies on record include none at the harm or jeopardy level and none related to abuse. The last inspection was March 26, 2026.

Nurse hours

4.06 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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Eastport Memorial is a 26-bed nonprofit home where the day-to-day care numbers look better than the inspection record. Nurse staffing runs 4.06 hours per resident day, roughly 5% above the national average, and the 38.7% turnover rate beats the 45.8% national figure, so you're not looking at a chronically short-staffed building. Weekends dip about 7% below weekday coverage, worth asking about directly. The catch is the paperwork trail: 47 deficiencies on the current record, including two abuse-related findings, though none rose to harm or jeopardy level. The last inspection was February 2026. A 2-star health inspection rating against 4-star staffing and quality scores tells you the care is there but the compliance side has been messy.

Nurse hours

4.54 /day

Staff turnover

57%

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Mid Coast Senior Health Center runs a tight ship on the clinical side. Its last inspection was in August 2025, and the 12 deficiencies on record include none at the harm or jeopardy level, one is abuse-related, which is worth asking about directly. Nurse staffing sits at 4.54 hours per resident day, roughly 18% above the national average, though weekends run about 11% lighter than weekdays, so coverage isn't perfectly flat. The bigger number to sit with is turnover: 57.4% against a national average of 45.8%. People are leaving faster than at a typical home. As a nonprofit with 42 beds, it's small enough that you can ask pointed questions about who's actually on the floor on a Saturday.

Nurse hours

7.25 /day

Staff turnover

33%

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Little Sisters Of The Poor runs just 20 certified beds in Baltimore, and the nurse staffing number stands out: 7.25 hours per resident day, roughly double the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 11% below its own weekday level, and staff turnover sits at 33.3%, which is better than the 45.8% national figure. What tempers the picture is the quality measure rating of 1 out of 5, alongside 25 deficiencies on the current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level, but one flagged as abuse-related. The last inspection was June 25, 2025. Ownership is for-profit, individual. Strong hands-on staffing and a clean harm record, with a quality-measure score and a deficiency count that deserve a closer look before you decide.

Nurse hours

3.97 /day

Staff turnover

46%

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Pleasant View is county-owned, and the numbers suggest the public operator is running it well. Nurse staffing sits at 3.97 hours per resident day, a bit above the national average, though weekends run about 11% leaner than weekdays, worth asking about if your family member needs more attention on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record is the strongest signal: five deficiencies on file, none at the harm level, none tied to abuse, and a survey completed in June 2025, so the picture is current rather than stale. Staff turnover lands at 46.3%, essentially the national rate, not a red flag, not a standout. Five stars on both health inspections and quality measures back that up.

Nurse hours

4.87 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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Oakview runs on county money, and the numbers show where that goes: 4.87 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter more than the national average, with a five-star staffing rating to match. Weekends dip about 15% below weekdays, which is worth asking about if your family visits then. Turnover sits at 39.4%, better than the 45.8% national figure but still meaning new faces fairly often. The inspection record is solid, four stars, 11 deficiencies and none at the harm level, though two abuse-related citations exist and deserve a direct question. Quality measures score low at 2/5, and that's the piece to press on: staffing is strong, but the clinical outcomes those hours produce don't track with it.

Nurse hours

4.04 /day

Staff turnover

27%

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Marwood Manor runs on a nonprofit model with 240 certified beds, and its staffing numbers are the strongest part of the picture. At 4.04 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 5% above the national average, and a 27.4% annual turnover rate is well below the 45.8% typical elsewhere, meaning the people caring for residents tend to stick around. Weekend coverage dips roughly 13% from weekday levels, which is worth asking about directly. Fifteen deficiencies on record, two serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and one fine of $27,706. The most recent inspection was July 2025, so the record is current.

Nurse hours

4.15 /day

Staff turnover

36%

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Christian Care Nursing Center sits in Muskegon with 49 certified beds and a nonprofit owner. Staffing is the bright spot: 4.15 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, and turnover of 36.4% beats the 45.8% national figure. Weekends dip about 9% below weekday coverage, which is worth asking about. The trouble is the inspection record, a 1 out of 5 health inspection rating, 44 deficiencies on file, including 2 at harm or jeopardy level and 8 tied to abuse. That's a lot of documented problems for a building this size, and it's what pulls an otherwise solid staffing and quality picture down. Ask to see the plan of correction from the March 2025 survey.

Nurse hours

7.69 /day

Staff turnover

56%

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Nurse staffing here runs about 7.69 hours per resident per day, roughly double the national average, and weekends dip only about 10% below the home's own weekday level, so coverage stays steady when many homes thin out. Turnover is the tradeoff: 56.3% of staff leave annually against a national average near 45.8%, meaning new faces are common even with strong numbers on the floor. The current record shows three deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with a May 2025 inspection behind a five-star health inspection rating. State-run ownership adds a layer of public accountability.

Nurse hours

4.36 /day

Staff turnover

44%

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Prairie Manor runs a lean 39 beds as a nonprofit, and the nursing hours reflect that focus: 4.36 per resident day, roughly 13% above the national average, with a five-star CMS staffing rating to match. That's real coverage, though weekends drop about 14% below the home's own weekday level, so your visit timing matters. Staff turnover sits at 43.5%, slightly better than the 45.8% national figure. The tradeoff shows up in inspections: ten deficiencies on record, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy, and a single $43,300 fine. The last inspection was May 2026. Good staffing, but ask about that harm-level finding.

Nurse hours

2.44 /day

Staff turnover

36%

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Grand Avenue Rest Home runs 20 beds on Minneapolis's South Side, and the numbers tell two different stories. Nurse staffing sits at 2.44 hours per resident day, roughly 37 percent under the national average, with weekends running about 10 percent thinner than weekdays, so the stretches without a nurse in the building matter more here than in a larger home. Staff turnover is 36.4 percent, better than the 45.8 percent national figure, and the quality measure rating is strong at 4 out of 5. Against that, 51 deficiencies sit on the current record, including six tied to abuse, with no harm-level findings, and the last inspection was September 11, 2025.

Nurse hours

4.82 /day

Staff turnover

42%

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Trinity Healthcare Center runs on a nonprofit model with 60 beds in Columbus, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.82 hours per resident day, roughly a quarter above the national average of 3.86. That cushion matters, though weekends dip about 13% below the home's own weekday coverage, so care isn't perfectly even across the week. Turnover lands at 42.2%, a touch better than the 45.8% national figure. The tradeoff shows up in inspections: 10 deficiencies on record, including two at harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, with a single $10,033 fine. The most recent inspection was April 2026, so the picture is current.