Hubbard Hill Estates Inc
28070 Cr 24, Elkhart, IN 46517 · Elkhart County · (574) 295-6260
66 certified beds, about 68 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 2006
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155754 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 15, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since September 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.25 of those hours.
31.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
December 15, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to transfer 1 of 2 residents reviewed for sit-to-stand mechanical lift transfers safely. (Resident 58)
September 10, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was able to withdrawal her money on weekends and evenings for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for personal funds. (Resident 31)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide proper storage of oxygen accessories for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for oxygen. (Resident 11)
September 13, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to have a care plan for a skin issue for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for skin. (Resident 18)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control practices were implemented related to fanning dry skin after cleansed with alcohol for 1 of 1 Accucheck (blood glucose level) observed and not wearing gloves for 1 of 1 insulin injections observed. (RN 4)
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 15, 2025, 1 on September 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- C Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.27 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.25 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.66 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.70 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 5.9% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.63 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.52 on weekdays and 3.66 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.57 in April to June 2025 to 4.27 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.27 | 1.25 | 4.52 | 3.66 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 68 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.54 | 1.21 | 4.78 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.64 | 1.36 | 4.91 | 3.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.57 | 1.20 | 4.83 | 3.91 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 64 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.2 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.2 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.8 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.7 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HUBBARD HILL ESTATES, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingel, Patrick | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/08/2004 | |
| Schollmeier, Terry | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 03/10/2014 | |
| Clark, Ron | Corporate director | Individual | 04/04/2006 | |
| Conrad, Gregory | Corporate director | Individual | 12/09/2019 | |
| Fervida, Ken | Corporate director | Individual | 09/08/2014 | |
| Gillum, Deb | Corporate director | Individual | 12/11/2017 | |
| Korenstra, Bruce | Corporate director | Individual | 04/04/2006 | |
| Pingel, Patrick | Corporate director | Individual | 11/08/2004 | |
| Powell, Ronda | Corporate director | Individual | 09/14/2020 | |
| Wenger, Joe | Corporate director | Individual | 03/10/2014 | |
| Yeager, Doyle | Corporate director | Individual | 03/14/2016 | |
| Korenstra, Bruce | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/10/2014 | |
| Wenger, Joe | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/10/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 15, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 10, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 13, 2023: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 13, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center Elkhart, 1.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Valley View Healthcare Center Elkhart, 1.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Riverside Village Elkhart, 2.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Woodland Manor Elkhart, 2.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Elkhart Meadows Elkhart, 2.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Greenleaf Health Campus Elkhart, 4.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Elkhart, 6.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the Wakarusa, 7.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 32 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hubbard Hill Estates Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hubbard Hill Estates Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hubbard Hill Estates Inc get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on December 15, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Hubbard Hill Estates Inc been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Hubbard Hill Estates Inc accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Hubbard Hill Estates Inc?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers. Legal business name: HUBBARD HILL ESTATES, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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