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Nursing homes in Lake County, Indiana
Lake County, Indiana, has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,375 certified beds.
80% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 1,055 health deficiencies over three cycles, 44.4 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $97K across 8 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lake County | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 20 | 507 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 80% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 44.4 | 24.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $97K | $4.2M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Healthcare | Lowell | 86 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14.0 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Cedar Creek Health Campus | Lowell | 58 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 43.1 | $8K | 18 May 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village | Munster | 112 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 30.4 | — | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Colonial Nursing Home | Crown Point | 55 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 63.6 | — | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Great Lakes Healthcare CenterSFF Candidate | Dyer | 134 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 68.7 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point LLC | Crown Point | 70 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 62.9 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Aperion Care Tolleston Park | Gary | 178 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 29.8 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center | Merrillville | 164 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 22.0 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Casa of Hobart | Hobart | 138 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 55.8 | $14K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Crown Point Health Campus | Crown Point | 145 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 67 | 46.2 | $26K | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Dyer | 161 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 46.6 | $23K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Hammond-Whiting Care Center | Whiting | 80 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 68.8 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Harbor Health & Rehab | East Chicago | 106 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 65.1 | $14K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC | Dyer | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 73 | 73.0 | $8K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center | Merrillville | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | $3K | 22 May 2026 |
| Saint Anthony | Crown Point | 189 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 26.5 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center | Gary | 100 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 | 54.0 | — | 18 May 2026 |
| Spring Mill Health Campus | Merrillville | 64 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 62.5 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, The | Hobart | 110 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 45.5 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Munster Med-Innabuse iconSFF | Munster | 225 | — | — | — | 57 | 25.3 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 87 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 69 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 65 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 46 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 45 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 15 |
| Non profit | 3 |
| Government | 2 |
Chains present: Ignite Medical Resorts (2), Aperion Care (1), Brickyard Healthcare (1), Trilogy Health Services (1), Ide Management Group (1), Communicare Health (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1), American Senior Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lake County, Indiana?
20 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,375 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lake County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lowell Healthcare (5 stars), Cedar Creek Health Campus (4 stars), Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village (3 stars)
How do Lake County nursing homes compare with Indiana?
80% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 44.4 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.