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Great Lakes Healthcare Center
2300 Great Lakes Dr, Dyer, IN 46311
Special Focus Facility candidate
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Great Lakes Healthcare Center, in Dyer, Indiana, is certified for 134 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 92 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (27, 31, 34 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 68.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.4%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
92health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
85%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)114 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 92 | 54 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 68.7 | 54.0 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.4% | 48.5% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Mar 2026, 24 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×71 E ×18 F ×1 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | C | Standard survey | 20 May 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.4%, RNs 56.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.5% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Hancock Regional Hospital. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Regional Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2013 |
| Lakes Mgt Co LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Hancock Regional Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2026 |
| Lakes Mgt Co LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Omg In Mstr Lsco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lake County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 20 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Great Lakes Healthcare Center been cited for?
92 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Great Lakes Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Great Lakes Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Great Lakes Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hancock Regional Hospital and Lakes Mgt Co LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Great Lakes Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.