ElderGrade
C

59.8/100

Average

Riverside Village

1400 W Franklin St, Elkhart, IN 46516

CMS 3/5 stars #9 of 13 in Elkhart County (574) 522-2020
Certified beds
97
Occupancy
66%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 65%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -3.2 for 26 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 65% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.43 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.95 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 65.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 24, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Feb 24, 2026 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 24, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0676 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2026 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 26, 2025 F0697 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 6, 2025 F0622 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, which operates 92 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OHI ASSET (IN) ELKHART, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
CHIES, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, BLAKE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, ETHAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, MARK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, WESSLEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JUSTICE, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KELSEY, DONNA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STITLE, STEPHEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WRIGHT, THERESSA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Riverside Village

What is the ElderGrade for Riverside Village? +

Riverside Village holds an ElderGrade of C (59.8 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Riverside Village? +

Residents receive an average of 3.43 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Riverside Village been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 26 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Riverside Village accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Riverside Village is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.