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Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village
515 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710 (opens Google Maps) · Noble County · (260) 897-2841· 133 certified beds · avg 79 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1994 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: ASCENSION LIVING (12 facilities, chain avg rating 2.8★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 9, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.08
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. F-0921
View all 17 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIndiana averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.08
Indiana average: 3.42
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.03
Indiana average: 0.62
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.89
Indiana average: 3.01
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.08 | 3.42 | 3.95 | top 13% in Indiana; top 36% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.03 | 0.62 | 0.69 | top 6% in Indiana; top 15% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.89 | 3.01 | 3.50 | top 9% in Indiana; top 26% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.75 | 0.47 | 0.48 | top 12% in Indiana; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.6 | 45.9 | 45.8 | top 32% in Indiana; top 35% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 36.8 | 40.4 | 42.9 | top 43% in Indiana; top 41% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.62, RN 0.91, weekend 3.45.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.62 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Church related
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eidam, Joellen | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
| Prokupek, Craig | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
| Wheeler, Dane | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
All 3 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Ascension Living — 12 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Via Christi Village Manhattan, INC — Manhattan, KS · overall 3/5
- Via Christi Village Ridge — Wichita, KS · overall 4/5abuse
- Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence — Lewiston, NY · overall 5/5
- Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee — Signal Mountain, TN · overall 1/5
- St. Catherine Center — Waco, TX · overall 5/5
- Ascension Living - Lakeshore at Siena — Racine, WI · overall 1/5
- Franciscan Woods — Brookfield, WI · overall 1/5
- Wheaton Franciscan HC - Terrace at St Francis — Milwaukee, WI · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 11 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
- "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 40% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 19 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendallville Manor | 4.8 mi | Kendallville, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Lutheran Life Villages | 5.0 mi | Kendallville, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Orchard Pointe Health Campus | 6.0 mi | Kendallville, IN | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Miller's Merry Manor | 6.2 mi | Garrett, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Betz Nursing Home | 9.8 mi | Auburn, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Auburn Village | 10.8 mi | Auburn, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center | 15.0 mi | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Lutheran Life Villages | 15.3 mi | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center | 15.7 mi | Fort Wayne, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Cedars the | 16.8 mi | Leo, IN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne | 17.3 mi | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne | 17.4 mi | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Noble, IN — 5 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Avalon Village — Ligonier, IN · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155512.
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