Milton Home, the
206 E Marion St · South Bend, IN · 46601 · 5742330165
34 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Sterling Healthcare
- 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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026
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 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 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 January 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155738 · certified since August 3, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.