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East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1900 Jeanwood Dr3.9(81 ratings)· Elkhart average: 4.1
Part of American Senior Communities · 104 communities · 4.1★ average
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 152
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 152
- Inspections
- View history (33 citations)
- Memory Care Setting
- Secured environment for dementia residents
- Respite Care
- Short-term stays available for caregiver relief
- Hospice Services
- Provided via partnerships with local hospice companies
- Therapy Access
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are sharply divided: some families praise the rehab team and describe a clean, caring environment, while others report understaffing, rude staff, and unclean conditions. The facility offers a broad range of services including memory care, respite, and hospice, but the reviews suggest care quality can vary widely from resident to resident.
The Good
- Rehab department praised as attentive and effective
- Staff made special effort for birthday celebration
- Facility described as clean by one reviewer
- Secured memory care setting for dementia residents
The Bad
- Multiple reports of untrained or uncaring aides
- One reviewer described the facility as dirty and unclean
- Complaints about food being processed, cold, or inconsistent
- One report of worn, holey bedding and thin sheets
- One serious complaint about declining patient condition during stay
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Elkhart, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Memory Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 81 reviews.
About East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and rehabilitation facility in Elkhart, Indiana, offering short-term rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and outpatient therapy services.
Short-term rehabilitation is designed for those recovering from stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating conditions. The program includes physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies coordinated by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. Services encompass wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, and strength-building wellness programs. The Road to Recovery program brings together the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family within the first 72 hours after admission to establish discharge goals.
The memory care program serves individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss through a structured, research-based approach focused on person-centered wellness. The program emphasizes maintaining a secure environment where residents have a sense of belonging and meaning, with a Meaningful Day activity program built on four domains of wellness to sustain independence and promote healthy engagement.
Long-term care is provided for those who struggle with daily tasks and cannot remain at home due to illness, injury, or frailty. Under physician guidance, care is delivered by licensed nurses and specially-trained health care aides in home-like, cheerful settings. Services include social services, activities, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents maintain independence. The facility accepts Medicaid for qualified applicants.
Respite care offers short-term stays for elderly individuals, allowing home caregivers to travel, work, recover from illness, or pursue other interests. Hospice and palliative care services address the comfort, pain relief, and spiritual and emotional needs of those facing terminal illness, provided through partnerships with local hospice companies. Outpatient therapy combines highly-trained therapists with the latest technologies to promote mobility, reduce inflammation and pain, and support post-operative recovery.
Types of Care at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3.9overall · 81 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (81)
leslie bice
May 2026
Staff is great to work with and very clean facility. Dad had his 104th birthday and staff did a great job decorating and providing cake and ice cream
Theresa Schoenauer
Mar 2026
3rd shift is too busy on their phones to care for the residents 😡
EDWIN SELL
Dec 2025
Nursing I give 8 out of 10 to 30 percent of them the balance just don’t care the aid we’re about 50 percent most untrained .food not a fan processed not hot never a set time . Bedding had holes in it repeatedly, thin worn out sheets. Eileen’s was great to handle my concerns.
Ryan Schroeder
Oct 2025
Good people amazing environment
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 33 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 20, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 25, 2026
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 25, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 25, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 25, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2026
Jan 28, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located?
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 1900 Jeanwood Dr in Elkhart, Indiana.
What do families say about East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Reviews for East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are sharply divided: some families praise the rehab team and describe a clean, caring environment, while others report understaffing, rude staff, and unclean conditions. The facility offers a broad range of services including memory care, respite, and hospice, but the reviews suggest care quality can vary widely from resident to resident.
How did East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 33 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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