The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SOUTH BEND, IN · Medicare-certified · 144 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. CARDINAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has strong inspection and quality ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, but a low staffing rating of 2 of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.35 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day).
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.352 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.352.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.01
- Weekend nursing
- 2.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.7%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%3.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.2%2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.2%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%4%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34%22.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.2%25.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.7%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.2%93.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75%72.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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 · 92 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.2 residents on an average day (47% of 144 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 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.