400 Caylor Blvd, Bluffton, IN 46714 · Wells County
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Typically 42% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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River Terrace Health Care Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Bluffton, IN, with 67 certified beds and an average of about 28 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ide Management Group network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.14 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,000–$11,300/mo (median $9,350) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,260–$7,210/mo (median $5,320) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fort Wayne prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (4 citations on record — showing the latest 4). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
400 Caylor Blvd, Bluffton, IN
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRiver Terrace Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bluffton, IN area typically runs $8,000–$11,300 per month (median $9,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates River Terrace Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
River Terrace Health Care Center has 4 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 42% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
River Terrace Health Care Center in Bluffton, IN offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 67 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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