Who owns Indiana nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Indiana nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 286 | 3.1 | 3.49 hrs | 18% |
| Government | 113 | 3.3 | 3.60 hrs | 17% |
| Non profit | 108 | 3.2 | 3.75 hrs | 19% |
Largest chains in Indiana
82% of Indiana nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Indiana.
- American sEnior communities90 homes · average 3.9 of 5 Medicare stars
- Trilogy health sErvices62 homes · average 4.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Infinity healthcare consUlting36 homes · average 1.9 of 5 Medicare stars
- Brickyard healthcare23 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Cardon & asSociates19 homes · average 3.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Communicare health18 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Tlc management15 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Life care centers of america15 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Miller's merry manor14 homes · average 3.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Aperion care12 homes · average 1.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Envive healthcare12 homes · average 2.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- Ide management group10 homes · average 3.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- MajesTic care8 homes · average 2.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Adams county memorial hosPital8 homes · average 2.9 of 5 Medicare stars
- CasA consUlting7 homes · average 1.0 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.