Provena Sacred Heart Home
Nursing Home Facility
515 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710
Provena Sacred Heart Home, located in Avilla, Indiana, provides a full continuum of high-quality care that includes rehabilitation services, intermediate and skilled nursing care, assisted living and independent living for older adults.
Operated by Provena Health, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
With 133 beds, Provena Sacred Heart Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Noble County average about 79 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 59% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Noble County average of roughly 79%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Noble County average about 4.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Noble County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 17 problems at Provena Sacred Heart Home. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Provena Sacred Heart Home offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 133
- Religious affiliation Church Based
- Occupancy 59%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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