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HomeIndianaLutheran Life Villages

Lutheran Life Villages

351 N Allen Chapel Rd, Kendallville, IN 467552603472256WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(13 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
99
certified

How Lutheran Life Villages 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
5/5
IN average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
IN average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IN average
2.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.71 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.86 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
40.3%
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

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Indiana average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.86 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.66.
Staff turnover is 40.3%, 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
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Feb 18, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 3, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

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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Lutheran Life Villages is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kendallville, Indiana with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
81.4
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 12, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Noble
Last Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
7.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

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: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Feb 27, 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 Aide2.53 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.71 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.41 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.3%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (46)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
FLUECKIGER, RUSSELLMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012
LEHMAN, SCOTTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 14, 2020
MACKLIN, LARRYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012
MCINTIRE, DAVIDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2012
FORVIS MAZARS LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2023
HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2012
LUTHERAN HOMES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2012
ADAIR, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
BLEKE, RONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
BOHNKE, BRYANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2023
BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
FENSTERMAKER, SADIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2017
FINK, JANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
FLUECKIGER, RUSSELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012
GOTSCH, DEBBIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
GROTE, RANDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016
HANKE, CHRISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
KIEFER, ALEXANDEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
LEHMAN, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 14, 2020
LINNEMEIER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016
MACKLIN, LARRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012
MCINTIRE, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
MESSMANN, GREGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2021
NEARY, TRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
NEHRING, EMILYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
PARK, ALISONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
RUSH, KEVINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
SMITH, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
SPRUNGER, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
TESKA, LOWELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
TRENT, TOMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
WALDA, CHRISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
WARRENER, GERALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012
WHEELER, DANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012
BLUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
FIRST BANK OF BERNEADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2023
HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2012
LUTHERAN HOMES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2012
OMNICARE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 19, 2017
FENSTERMAKER, SADIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2017
KIEFER, ALEXANDERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
NEARY, TRICIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
WARRENER, GERALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lutheran Life Villages and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
3/5
Health
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Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Recorded fines: None
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Staffing
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Kendallville Manor
Kendallville, IN
2,112 ft5/55/51/5None recorded
Orchard Pointe Health Campus
Kendallville, IN
3.2 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village
Avilla, IN
5.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Miller's Merry Manor
Garrett, IN
9.4 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Betz Nursing Home
Auburn, IN
10.2 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Auburn Village
Auburn, IN
11.7 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 Lutheran Life Villages?▾
Lutheran Life Villages has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Lutheran Life Villages 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). Lutheran Life Villages participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lutheran Life Villages had any health inspection violations?▾
Lutheran Life Villages had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 3, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Lutheran Life Villages?▾
Lutheran Life Villages provides 3.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, 0.32 LPN hours, and 2.53 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.3%.
How many beds does Lutheran Life Villages have?▾
Lutheran Life Villages has 99 certified beds with an average of 81.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Lutheran Life Villages?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana, including 2 in Kendallville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Lutheran Life Villages?▾
On Google Maps, Lutheran Life Villages has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.