Riverside Village

1400 W Franklin St · Elkhart, IN · 46516 · 5745222020

97 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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.

61% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 59
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 62
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 78
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.533.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.600.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.96≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year61%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (28 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected March 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F November 27, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · 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 November 8, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 29, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155695 · certified since February 14, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.