LIFE CARE CENTER OF ROCHESTER – ROCHESTER, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Life Care Center Of Rochester

827 W 13TH ST, Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-4331
108 beds
All Rochester facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
75.97
Score /100
#5454
National Rank

#5454
of 14703 facilities
National
62.9% position
#245
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#1
of 2 in Fulton
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Rochester
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 46975
ZIP Rank






About Life Care Center Of RochesterLife Care Center Of Rochester is located at 827 W 13Th St, Rochester, IN, reachable at (574) 223-4331. This Government – County facility operates 108.0 certified beds and serves an average of 47 residents per day. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America network (194 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-06-21. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Life Care Center Of Rochester

Address

827 W 13Th St, Rochester, IN 46975

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 108 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – County
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
75.97
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5454 of 14703 nationally – #245 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Life Care Center Of Rochester may be considered for families with limited options in Rochester, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLife Care Center Of Rochester currently provides 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 37 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 55.2%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 48 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 50 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 21 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours37 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 16 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $34,500. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 51.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,454
of 14,703
National
Top 37%
#245
of 507
IN State
Top 48% in IN
#1
of 2
️ Fulton County
Best in county
#1
of 2
️ Rochester
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 46975
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Rochester ranks 5454th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 245th out of 507 nursing homes. In Rochester, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,265 nationally and RN hours rank #6,330 nationally (#238 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.44 #8,404 / 14,703 #244 / 507 Below average
2023 3.81 #5,348 / 14,703 #127 / 507 Above average
2024 3.45 #8,737 / 14,703 #282 / 507 Below average
2025 3.93 #5,037 / 14,703 #112 / 507 Above average
2026 3.80 #6,265 / 14,703 #149 / 507 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.39 #10,925 / 14,703 #421 / 507 Below average
2023 0.27 #12,576 / 14,703 #467 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.42 #9,909 / 14,703 #384 / 507 Below average
2025 0.52 #8,094 / 14,703 #305 / 507 Below average
2026 0.62 #6,330 / 14,703 #238 / 507 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Life Care Center Of Rochester is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-06-21. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (574) 223-4331 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Life Care Center Of Rochester holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 76.0/100, placing it #5454 of 14703 facilities nationally and #245 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Life Care Center Of Rochester receives a reported average of 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 37 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 21 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 50 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 16 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 55.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $34,500. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 51.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Rochester ranks 5454th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 245th out of 507 nursing homes. In Rochester, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,265 nationally and RN hours rank #6,330 nationally (#238 in IN). Our composite quality score of 76.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Rochester, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/rochester/

Contact and Location

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Address

827 W 13TH ST, Rochester, IN 46975
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Legal Name

HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 108
Average Residents / Day 47 (44% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – County
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Fulton County, IN
City Rochester, IN
ZIP Code 46975
Approved Since June 21, 1991
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155379
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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