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HomeIndianaAscension Living Sacred Heart Village

Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village

515 N Main St, Avilla, IN 467102608972841WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(106 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
133
certified

How Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IN average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IN average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IN average
2.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.62 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.91 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
39.6%
IN average
45.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.91 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.66.
Staff turnover is 39.6%, lower than the Indiana average of 45.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Noble County 65+
7,776
16.4% of county
County Population
47,431
Noble County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Avilla, Indiana with 133 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
133
Avg Residents/Day
79.1
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Noble
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.62 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.6%
RN Turnover
36.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PROKUPEK, CRAIGCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2015
EIDAM, JOELLENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2015
WHEELER, DANECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village and nearby alternatives.

All Indiana facilities
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village
Avilla, INCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Kendallville Manor
Kendallville, IN4.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN5.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Orchard Pointe Health Campus
Kendallville, IN6.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Miller's Merry Manor
Garrett, IN6.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Betz Nursing Home
Auburn, IN9.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Auburn Village
Auburn, IN10.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village
Avilla, IN · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Kendallville Manor
Kendallville, IN
4.8 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN
5.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Orchard Pointe Health Campus
Kendallville, IN
6.0 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Miller's Merry Manor
Garrett, IN
6.2 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Betz Nursing Home
Auburn, IN
9.8 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Auburn Village
Auburn, IN
10.8 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?▾
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village had any health inspection violations?▾
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 9, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?▾
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village provides 3.62 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.6%.
How many beds does Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village have?▾
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village has 133 certified beds with an average of 79.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 59% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the Ascension Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?▾
On Google Maps, Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 106 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Ascension Living

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