Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1121 E Lasalle Ave · South Bend, IN · 46617 · 5742876501
144 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
- 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.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023
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 July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155115 · certified since May 12, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.