Best Nursing Homes in Indiana (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

507 total facilities114 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.1 / 5

Nursing Home Costs in Indiana

$305/day
Private Room (daily)
$9,272/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$278/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$8,454/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$196/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Indiana

507
Total Inspections
12,304
Total Deficiencies
24.3
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
42.6%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Indiana?

Based on CMS data, BARRINGTON OF CARMEL, THE in CARMEL ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Indiana are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Indiana?

The average cost of a nursing home in Indiana is $305/day for a private room ($9,272/month). Semi-private rooms average $278/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $196/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.