5 of 5 stars overall for MILTON HOME (THE) in South Bend, IN. It also has 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 5-star quality measures, reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.63 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), and $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6251.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.89
Licensed practical nurses
1.28
Nurse aides
2.46
Weekend nursing
3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.3%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
15.9%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.8%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.2%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.1%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.5%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
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 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of STERLING HEALTHCARE · 5 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
27.8 residents on an average day (82% of 34 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 20 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.