AVALON VILLAGE (LIGONIER, IN) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality ratings but a low staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1367.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.55
Licensed practical nurses
0.49
Nurse aides
2.10
Weekend nursing
2.52
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.1%7.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%5.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.9%8.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—4.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19%18%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.1%21.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
37.2%14.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%97.7%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · 91 homes · 4 stars avg
Occupancy
58.1 residents on an average day (87% of 67 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.