Best Skilled Nursing in Elkhart, Indiana

9 communities found

Elkhart lists nine skilled nursing communities, all residential in type, with an average rating of 3.8 across the nine rated. Reviewers read 421 reviews in total, and three communities have been verified by their operator. Of the eight communities with Medicare star ratings, the average is 3 stars, with two earning five stars and one earning just one star.

9communities
3.8average rating, 9 rated
382family reviews read
3operator-verified
0small homes, 10 or fewer

Greenleaf Health Campus

Elkhart, Indiana

4.3(6)

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care+1 more

Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation

Elkhart, Indiana

4.2(83)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Elkhart Meadows

Elkhart, Indiana

4(37)

Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Living Center

Elkhart, Indiana

4(39)

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Elkhart, Indiana

3.9(81)

Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community

Elkhart, Indiana

3.8(26)

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Riverside Village

Elkhart, Indiana

3.8(28)

Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Elkhart Place

Elkhart, Indiana

3.3(24)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Valley View Healthcare Center

Elkhart, Indiana

3(58)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Best-rated skilled nursing in Elkhart

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
Greenleaf Health Campus
4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families leave uniformly positive but very limited feedback about Greenleaf Living Center, highlighting friendly staff, attentive nursing, and a well-maintained building. The community, part of Trilogy Health Services,…
2
Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
4.2 (83 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units
Staff across nursing, therapy, and support are called caring and attentive, but some reviews note gaps in weekend therapy coverage for rehab patients.
3
Elkhart MeadowsVerified
4 (37 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 58 units
Staff are described as caring and communicative with dementia residents, with good food and family communication, though the building is older with small rooms.
4
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Living Center
4 (39 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 175 units
Therapy and nursing staff are praised for helping residents regain mobility, though some reviewers flagged inconsistent staff quality and one hygiene concern.
5
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterVerified
3.9 (81 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 152 units
Reviews are sharply divided: some praise a clean, caring rehab team, while others report understaffing and unclean conditions.
6
Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community
3.8 (26 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 66 units
Some families praise exceptional long-term dementia care, while others report lapses in medication management, hygiene, and billing practices.
7
Riverside VillageVerified
3.8 (28 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 97 units
Some families and hospice partners praise improved leadership and communication, while others describe medication errors and neglect.
8
Elkhart Place
3.3 (24 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Some families praise the warmth of staff under previous ownership, while others report declines in care quality and communication after a management change.
9
Valley View Healthcare Center
3 (58 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 94 units
Some families describe attentive, kind staff through rehab or long-term care, while others report concerns about medication management, staffing, and safety.

What families say about skilled nursing in Elkhart

Counted across the review summaries of 9 Elkhart communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Every one of the nine communities drew praise for caring, attentive staff, and 44% were noted for activities and social life, with well staffing, food and dining, and cleanliness each mentioned by 33%. On the concern side, 67% of families raised issues with staff attitude, 56% pointed to medical and nursing care, and cleanliness and safety were each flagged by 33%.

Praised most

Caring, attentive staff 100%
Building and grounds 44%
Well staffed 33%
Food and dining 33%
Activities and social life 33%

Concerns raised

Staff attitude 56%
Medical and nursing care 56%
Cleanliness 33%
Cost and billing 33%

Skilled Nursing in Elkhart: the figures

•Of the 7 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
•8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
•Most common amenities: emergency call system (9), medication management (9), 24-hour staff (9), wheelchair accessible (9), gathering / activity spaces (8), social activities (8).

How families pay for skilled nursing in Indiana

Most families in Indiana start by paying privately, drawing on savings, pensions, retirement accounts and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family has a policy in place, can also help cover the cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living, though the amount and terms vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps offset care costs for those who meet the service and eligibility requirements.

The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Indiana.

Skilled Nursing near Elkhart

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
Goshen8.7 mi	5	4.4 / 5	8.7 mi
Granger10.1 mi	7	4.6 / 5	10.1 mi
Mishawaka11 mi	25	4.1 / 5	11 mi
South Bend14.3 mi	30	4.3 / 5	14.3 mi
Niles, Michigan17.4 mi	7	4.3 / 5	17.4 mi
Warsaw30.9 mi	19	4.4 / 5	30.9 mi

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About these figures

Computed on October 20, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Elkhart, 382 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Skilled Nursing in Elkhart: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Elkhart, Indiana?

MyLivingChoice lists 9 skilled nursing long term care communities in Elkhart, Indiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Elkhart are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Greenleaf Health Campus (4.3★, 6 ratings), Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation (4.2★, 83 ratings), Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Living Center (4★, 39 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Elkhart?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Elkhart has skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), at-home care (8 communities), assisted living (6 communities), memory care (6 communities), independent living (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Elkhart?

Families rate Elkhart skilled nursing long term care communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 382 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Elkhart skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 9 Elkhart communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), building and grounds (mentioned for 44%), well staffed (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (56%), medical and nursing care (56%), cleanliness (33%).

Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Elkhart?

Of the 7 Elkhart communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Elkhart nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Elkhart carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.