Elkhart Meadows
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 37 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While many families report excellent, compassionate care for dementia residents, there are serious, recurring reports regarding the poor physical state of the building and occasional lapses in medical oversight. We strongly recommend touring the specific wing your loved one would occupy and asking management directly about their protocol for preventing bedsores and dehydration.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“Elkhart Meadows receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, attentive staff and strong communication, particularly for memory care residents. However, significant concerns exist regarding the facility's physical condition, including reports of leaks and aging infrastructure, as well as serious allegations of neglect, dehydration, and poor responsiveness from management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Strong communication with families
- Effective dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
Concerns
- Poor facility maintenance (leaks, sagging walls, aging building) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Serious medical neglect (dehydration, bedsores, lack of responsiveness) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Small, cramped room sizes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 40 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that Elkhart Meadows has a 3-star CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure consistent, personalized attention for each resident throughout the day and night?
- 2I noticed some areas of the building appear to be aging; what is your current plan or schedule for facility maintenance and room updates?
- 3To ensure resident health and comfort, what specific protocols do you have in place to monitor hydration levels and skin integrity for those with limited mobility?
- 4I appreciate how active the leadership is in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into the daily care plans for residents?
- 5With 58 residents in the facility, how do you balance the intimate, friendly atmosphere mentioned by families with the need for adequate space and facility upkeep?
- 6Could you walk me through the daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged and social?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father has advanced dementia and has lived at Elkhart Meadows for seven years. The staff is exceptional as well as the administration team. They communicate very well with me about my dad‘s care and health.”
“My mother had been there three weeks when she was admitted to the hospital, Dehydrated with multiple bedsores and pressure sores. I’ve emailed the director twice over the last three weeks and she hasn’t responded.”
“The roof has multiple leaks and on the floor without any precautionary signs etc. The areas we saw had very substandard living .. furniture was falling apart ..roof was sagging, walls where swelling and sagging.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Elkhart Meadows has 15 deficiencies across 3 surveys, with all issues reportedly corrected by the facility. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, electrical and gas systems, and resident assessments. While the facility has addressed each deficiency, the pattern of repeated fire safety and building system violations across multiple surveys suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Sep 4, 2025Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Aug 30, 2024Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Sep 12, 2023Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Elkhart Meadows
government
Chain Affiliation
American Senior Communities
91 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 8 of 91 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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