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WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION

SOUTH BEND, IN · Medicare-certified · 157 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall

WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION (SOUTH BEND, IN) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but only متوسط health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7167 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7167.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.72
Licensed practical nurses
0.57
Nurse aides
2.43
Weekend nursing
3.19

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%

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

10%8.3%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.9%5.3%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7.4%5.2%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2%3.5%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

2.1%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

4.8%8.5%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

23.7%7.4%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

29.2%25.9%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.4%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

20.3%18.7%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

22.2%11.8%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

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

98.1%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

86.8%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

90%95.1%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited June 2025 — 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 prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · 91 homes · 4 stars avg
Occupancy
65 residents on an average day (41% of 157 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.