Indiana Veterans Home

Nursing Home · West Lafayette, IN

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - State

CMS certification number155787

Contact & location

3851 N River RD
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Tippecanoe County
Phone
(765) 463-1502
ZIP code
47906 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
212
Residents per day
103.6 (49% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
State of Indiana Auditor of State
Medicare certified since
March 4, 2011
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.61 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.20 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.54 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.87 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.79 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.2 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
54.1 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 8, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-12-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-06
2025-06-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-06-13
2025-04-11 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2024-12-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-07
2024-12-09 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-07
2024-12-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-07
2024-12-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-07
2024-02-12 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2023-10-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-08-27
2023-10-26 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
State of Indiana Auditor of State (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Grow, Joy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Grow, Joy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Balzer, Mandy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Grow, Joy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Indiana Veterans Home?

Indiana Veterans Home has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.

How many beds does Indiana Veterans Home have?

It has 212 certified beds and cares for about 104 residents per day.

Has Indiana Veterans Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Indiana Veterans Home?

(765) 463-1502. The facility is located at 3851 N River RD, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.