Kendallville Manor
1802 E Dowling St · Kendallville, IN · 46755 · 2603474374
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ide Management Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155482 · certified since December 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.