Indiana Veterans Home
3851 N River Rd · West Lafayette, IN · 47906 · 7654631502
212 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155787 · certified since March 4, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.