B

INDIANA VETERANS HOME

3851 N RIVER RD, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
Score: 73 / 100

With a score of 73/100 and a B grade, Indiana Veterans Home is a well-regarded option in West Lafayette, Indiana. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 69th percentile statewide.

Indiana Veterans Home provides above-average staffing with 5.37 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Indiana Veterans Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.37 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.99 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.85 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.65 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.73 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 73 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
212
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4