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Nursing homes in Porter County, Indiana
There are 10 certified nursing homes in Porter County, Indiana, with 1,034 beds between them.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 290 health deficiencies over three cycles, 28.0 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Porter County | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 10 | 507 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 28.0 | 24.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4.2M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | Valparaiso | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15.5 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | Valparaiso | 61 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 45.9 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | Valparaiso | 85 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 16.5 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center | Chesterton | 100 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center | Portage | 186 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 15.6 | — | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | Portage | 66 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 36.4 | — | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Chesterton Manor | Chesterton | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton | Chesterton | 70 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 75.7 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Life Care Center of the Willows | Valparaiso | 92 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 40.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation | Valparaiso | 164 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 18.3 | — | 16 Apr 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. | 32 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 22 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 17 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 15 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 13 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Government | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Brickyard Healthcare (2), Life Care Centers Of America (2), Tlc Management (1), Trilogy Health Services (1), Ide Management Group (1), Ignite Medical Resorts (1), Miller'S Merry Manor (1), American Senior Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Porter County, Indiana?
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,034 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Porter County have the highest CMS ratings?
Life Care Center of Valparaiso (5 stars), Avalon Springs Health Campus (4 stars), Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center (4 stars)
How do Porter County nursing homes compare with Indiana?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 28.0 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.