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Miller'S Merry Manor
5909 Lute Rd, Portage, IN 46368
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.
Miller'S Merry Manor, in Portage, Indiana, is certified for 66 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Miller'S Merry Manor chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 14, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.4 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 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 59.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Porter Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 29 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.4 | 33.0 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.4% | 49.3% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 6 Mar 2026, 10 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×2 F ×1 C ×1
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | C | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jan 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
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 59.4%, RNs 62.5%; 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 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 34.0% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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: Johnson Memorial Hospital. Chain: Miller'S Merry Manor (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2013 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Miller'S Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Theracare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Miller'S Health Systems Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor Portage, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Mmm-Invest Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Theracare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
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 Porter County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 10 facilities in Porter County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Miller'S Merry Manor been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Miller'S Merry Manor been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Miller'S Merry Manor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Miller'S Merry Manor?
It is part of the Miller'S Merry Manor chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Johnson Memorial Hospital, Forvis Mazars LLP and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Miller'S Merry Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 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.