Valley View Healthcare Center
333 W Mishawaka Rd · Elkhart, IN · 46517 · 5742931550
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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 April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 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 May 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 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 May 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 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 May 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155496 · certified since August 11, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.