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Great Lakes Healthcare Center

  • Date Updated:  June 01, 2025
  • CMS Overall 5-Star Rating:  
  • Address:  2300 GREAT LAKES DR
    DYER IN 46311 Map
  • Phone:  219-322-3555
  • Website:   Click Here
  • Medicare Provider Number:  155218
  • Participating in Medicare Since:  August 10, 1983
  • No. of Certified Beds:  134
  • No. of Residents:   N/A
  • Occupancy:   N/A
  • Amount Fined:  $0.00
  • Complaints Filed:   49
  • Accepts:  Medicare and Medicaid

  About Great Lakes Healthcare Center

Looking for information about Great Lakes Healthcare Center? You're in the right place. We've gathered all the essential details you need to make an informed decision about this nursing home.

Great Lakes Healthcare Center, located in DYER, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Great Lakes Healthcare Center offers a comprehensive range of services including skilled nursing care, long-term residential care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The facility is equipped with modern amenities and maintains a supportive environment designed to enhance the quality of life for all residents, with a focus on personalized care plans and meaningful community engagement.

Why Families Choose Great Lakes Healthcare Center

Data Accuracy: This profile is based on the most recent data available from CMS and other official healthcare databases. Information was last verified on Jun 01, 2025. We update our database regularly to ensure accuracy.

What You'll Find About Great Lakes Healthcare Center

We've organized all the essential information you need to evaluate this nursing home:

Key Performance Indicators

  • Local Ranking (10-mile radius)
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    #25 of 31
  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Quality Trend Improving
  • Daily Nursing Hours per Resident 3.26 hrs
  • Rehospitalization Rate 23.5%
  • Safety Record No Safety Flags

  How Good Is Great Lakes Healthcare Center? Quality Ratings Explained

Wondering how Great Lakes Healthcare Center compares to other nursing homes? Here's everything you need to know about their quality ratings and what they mean for residents and families.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts comprehensive, multi-day inspections of every skilled nursing facility in the United States. These thorough evaluations result in detailed star ratings across multiple categories, giving you a clear picture of care quality. The health inspection scores are standardized, so you can directly compare Great Lakes Healthcare Center to any other facility in the country.

Great Lakes Healthcare Center's Star Ratings

Here's how Great Lakes Healthcare Center performs across the key quality categories compared to other nursing homes:

Overall Rating

Combines all quality measures into one comprehensive score

Bottom 20% in IN - Significant concerns

1

out of 5
Health Inspection Rating

Based on health inspections and compliance with safety standards

Bottom 20% in IN - Significant concerns

1

out of 5
Quality Rating

Measures resident health outcomes and clinical care quality

Above average in IN - Good performance

4

out of 5
Staffing Rating

Evaluates nurse staffing levels and time spent with residents

Below average in IN - Needs improvement

2

out of 5
Understanding Star Ratings
  • 5 Stars: Top 10% of nursing homes in IN
  • 4 Stars: Above average performance (next 23%)
  • 3 Stars: Average performance (middle 23%)
  • 2 Stars: Below average performance (next 23%)
  • 1 Star: Bottom 20% of nursing homes in IN

Star ratings compare facilities within IN only. For nationwide comparisons, use the inspection scores below.

Health Inspection History

These scores show Great Lakes Healthcare Center's performance over multiple inspection cycles compared to other facilities:

Inspection Score Timeline
Inspection Cycle Score Performance Date
Most Recent (Cycle 1) 172 Critical - Major problems Feb 24, 2025
Cycle 2 144 Critical - Major problems Jan 12, 2024
Cycle 3 282 Critical - Major problems Dec 21, 2022
Weighted Average 181 Critical overall Combined Score
Understanding Inspection Scores
  • 0-15: Excellent compliance - Among the best facilities nationwide
  • 16-30: Good compliance - Above average performance
  • 31-45: Fair compliance - Some issues that need attention
  • 46-60: Poor compliance - Multiple problems requiring correction
  • 60+: Critical issues - Significant problems requiring immediate action

Lower scores are better. These scores can be compared directly across all nursing homes nationwide, unlike star ratings which are state-specific.

Recent Trend: Declining - Score increased from 144 to 172

  How Much Time Do Nurses Spend with Residents?

One of the most important factors in nursing home care is how much time staff spends with each resident. Here's how Great Lakes Healthcare Center compares to state and national averages.

CMS tracks detailed information about nursing staff time, including different types of caregivers: Registered Nurses (RNs) who provide complex medical care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who handle routine medical tasks, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who help with daily activities. More nursing hours per resident generally indicates better care, though it can also reflect residents with more complex medical needs.

Below Average Nursing Hours

The nursing staff at Great Lakes Healthcare Center spends less time than the state average and less time than the national average with residents each day.

Registered Nurses (RN)

Provide complex medical care, medication management, and clinical assessments

Daily Hours per Resident: 0.57 hrs
State Avg: 0.64 | National Avg: 0.67
Case Mix Adjusted: 0.79 hrs
Quality Adjusted: 0.48 hrs
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Handle routine medical tasks, wound care, and medication administration

Daily Hours per Resident: 0.97 hrs
State Avg: 0.77 | National Avg: 0.87
Case Mix Adjusted: 1.03 hrs
Quality Adjusted: 0.81 hrs
Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility

Daily Hours per Resident: 1.72 hrs
State Avg: 2.27 | National Avg: 2.32
Case Mix Adjusted: 2.74 hrs
Quality Adjusted: 1.45 hrs
Total Licensed Staff Hours

1.53 hrs

State: 1.41 | National: 1.54

Total Nursing Hours per Resident

3.26 hrs

State: 3.68 | National: 3.86

Understanding These Numbers

  • Case Mix Adjusted: Accounts for the complexity of residents' medical conditions
  • Quality Adjusted: Factors in the facility's overall quality performance
  • Higher hours generally indicate: More personalized attention, better response to resident needs
  • Consider context: Some facilities may have higher hours due to residents with more complex medical needs

  Great Lakes Healthcare Center Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity Name:

HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Owners:

Managers and Directors:

  Recent Complaints by Residents

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year at Great Lakes Healthcare Center:

Complaint Summary:
  • 2022: 8 complaints
  • 2023: 18 complaints
  • 2024: 18 complaints
  • 2025: 5 complaints
  • Total: 49 complaints on record

Complaints filed by residents at Great Lakes Healthcare Center since January 2023:

Complaint Description Date Filed
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. 04/04/2025
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. 04/04/2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 04/04/2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. 04/04/2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. 04/04/2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. 10/19/2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. 10/19/2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. 10/19/2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. 10/19/2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. 09/05/2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. 09/05/2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. 08/02/2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. 08/02/2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. 08/02/2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. 05/10/2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. 05/10/2024
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. 05/10/2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 05/10/2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 05/10/2024
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. 05/10/2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 05/10/2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 03/02/2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. 02/03/2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. 09/29/2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 09/29/2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. 09/29/2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. 09/29/2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. 09/29/2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. 09/29/2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. 09/29/2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. 08/18/2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. 08/18/2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 08/18/2023
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. 08/18/2023
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. 02/27/2023
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. 02/27/2023
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. 02/09/2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. 02/09/2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 02/09/2023
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. 02/09/2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. 02/09/2023
Note: This table shows only complaints filed since January 1, 2023. See the chart for historical complaint trends at this facility.

  How Well Does Great Lakes Healthcare Center Care for Residents?

These quality measures show how well Great Lakes Healthcare Center helps residents recover, stay healthy, and maintain their quality of life. We've organized the most important measures into categories that matter most to families.

Safety & Prevention
How well does the facility prevent injuries and infections?
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5-Star Factor

Infections can be serious for elderly residents. Lower rates show good hygiene practices and infection control.

0.0% State avg: 1.3% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5-Star Factor

Falls can cause serious injuries like broken bones and head trauma. Lower rates indicate better safety protocols and staff attention.

2.1% State avg: 3.8% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5-Star Factor

Pressure sores are painful, slow to heal, and can become life-threatening infections. Prevention shows quality daily care.

6.4%
Recovery & Rehabilitation
How successful is the facility at helping residents recover and return home?
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 5-Star Factor

Fewer hospital readmissions mean residents are getting effective care and recovering well at the facility.

23.5% State avg: 23.5% Better
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 5-Star Factor

Fewer hospital readmissions mean residents are getting effective care and recovering well at the facility.

1.3% State avg: 1.6% Better
Daily Care Quality
How well does the facility help residents with daily activities and maintain their health?
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5-Star Factor

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

5.7% State avg: 11.6% Better
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 5-Star Factor

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

3.0% State avg: 1.5% Needs attention
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5-Star Factor

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

1.9% State avg: 14.5% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

4.5% State avg: 5.6% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5-Star Factor

Catheters increase infection risk and reduce dignity. Lower usage shows efforts to maintain normal function.

0.0% State avg: 0.6% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

67.1% State avg: 23.0% Needs attention
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

0.0% State avg: 0.1% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

59.2% State avg: 93.5% Needs attention
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

25.7% State avg: 81.8% Needs attention
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5-Star Factor

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

53.9% State avg: 94.9% Needs attention
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

21.5% State avg: 77.4% Needs attention
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence

This measure reflects the overall quality of care and attention residents receive at this facility.

24.2%
Medication Management
How safely and effectively does the facility manage resident medications?
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5-Star Factor

These powerful medications should only be used when medically necessary. Lower rates indicate appropriate, person-centered care.

3.4% State avg: 12.6% Better
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5-Star Factor

These powerful medications should only be used when medically necessary. Lower rates indicate appropriate, person-centered care.

1.4% State avg: 1.5% Better
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication

Proper medication management prevents dangerous interactions and ensures residents get the right treatments.

13.2% State avg: 23.4% Better
Understanding Quality Measures
What These Numbers Mean:
  • Lower is better for safety measures (falls, infections, pressure sores)
  • Higher is better for positive outcomes (successful discharges, functional improvement)
  • 5-Star Factor measures directly impact the facility's overall CMS rating
How to Use This Information:
  • Compare Great Lakes Healthcare Center's performance to state averages
  • Look for consistent patterns across multiple measures
  • Consider which categories matter most for your loved one's needs
  • Discuss any concerns with the facility during your visit

This section contains the complete technical quality measures data as reported to CMS. Quality measures are based on resident assessments, Medicare claims data, and facility surveys.

Measure Description Facility Score State Average Performance Measure Code
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 5-Star 23.5% 23.5% Better QM521
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5-Star 5.7% 11.6% Better QM522
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 5-Star 1.3% 1.6% Better QM551
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 5-Star 3.0% 1.5% Needs Attention QM552
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5-Star 1.9% 14.5% Better QM401
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5% 5.6% Better QM404
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5-Star 0.0% 0.6% Better QM406
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5-Star 0.0% 1.3% Better QM407
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 67.1% 23.0% Needs Attention QM408
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% Better QM409
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5-Star 2.1% 3.8% Better QM410
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 59.2% 93.5% Needs Attention QM415
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5-Star 3.4% 12.6% Better QM419
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 25.7% 81.8% Needs Attention QM430
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5-Star 1.4% 1.5% Better QM434
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5-Star 0.0% N/A No Comparison QM451
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.2% 23.4% Better QM452
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 53.9% 94.9% Needs Attention QM454
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 21.5% 77.4% Needs Attention QM472
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5-Star 6.4% N/A No Comparison QM479
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.2% N/A No Comparison QM480

  Hospitals Near Great Lakes Healthcare Center

Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near Great Lakes Healthcare Center.

Great Lakes Healthcare Center is near several hospitals, each with its own rating based on overall performance:

We did not find any hospitals near Great Lakes Healthcare Center.

Ratings History for Great Lakes Healthcare Center

  Medical Professionals Associated with Great Lakes Healthcare Center

These are the doctors who are affiliated with Great Lakes Healthcare Center. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.

  Local Nursing Homes

When evaluating nursing homes, it's important to consider other nearby facilities to understand the available options and make comparisons. Below is a list of nursing homes near Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation, including Brookline itself. This list is ranked based on each home's health inspection scores, also known as the "weighted all cycles score." Additionally, we provide the facility's 5-star overall rating for a more complete view of its performance. If a nursing home has been flagged by CMS for abuse, you'll see a special icon () next to its name.

The data is based on the dataset as of June 01, 2025.

Recommended Nearby Facilities

These facilities have strong ratings and no safety concerns:

Name Health Inspection Score / Overall Rating
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center
(VALPARAISO, IN)
16 / (4 stars)
Lowell Healthcare
(LOWELL, IN)
24 / (5 stars)
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
(VALPARAISO, IN)
28 / (4 stars)
Mercy Circle
(CHICAGO, IL)
29.333 / (5 stars)
Aperion Care Midlothian
(MIDLOTHIAN, IL)
42.667 / (4 stars)
Victorian Village Hlth and Well
(HOMER GLEN, IL)
46.667 / (5 stars)
The British Home
(BROOKFIELD, IL)
52 / (4 stars)
Burgess Square Healthcare Ctr
(WESTMONT, IL)
53.333 / (5 stars)
The Pavilion of Bridgeview
(BRIDGEVIEW, IL)
54.667 / (4 stars)
Smith Village
(CHICAGO, IL)
94 / (4 stars)

Other Nearby Facilities

Additional facilities in the area for comparison:

Name Health Inspection Score / Overall Rating
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation
(VALPARAISO, IN)
36.667 / (2 stars)
Miller's Merry Manor
(PORTAGE, IN)
40 / (3 stars)
Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point LLC
(CROWN POINT, IN)
42 / (2 stars)
Citadel of Bourbonnais,the
(BOURBONNAIS, IL)
43.333 / (3 stars)
Ahva Care of Stickney
(STICKNEY, IL)
44 / (3 stars)
Avalon Springs Health Campus
(VALPARAISO, IN)
44 / (3 stars)
Cedar Creek Health Campus
(LOWELL, IN)
46 / (3 stars)
Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
(CHESTERTON, IN)
47.333 / (3 stars)
Elevate Care Palos Heights
(PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
Safety Concern
49.333 / (1 stars)
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
(PORTAGE, IN)
51.333 / (2 stars)
Life Care Center of The Willows
(VALPARAISO, IN)
52.667 / (3 stars)
Colonial Nursing Home
(CROWN POINT, IN)
58 / (2 stars)
Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village
(MUNSTER, IN)
59.333 / (2 stars)
Eden Vista Burr Ridge
(BURR RIDGE, IL)
60 / (3 stars)
Warren Barr Oak Lawn
(OAK LAWN, IL)
63.333 / (3 stars)
The Grove of Lagrange Park
(LA GRANGE PARK, IL)
64.667 / (3 stars)
Chesterton Manor
(CHESTERTON, IN)
64.667 / (1 stars)
Plymouth Place
(LA GRANGE PARK, IL)
Safety Concern
66.667 / (3 stars)
Bella Terra Lagrange
(LA GRANGE, IL)
68 / (3 stars)
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
(MERRILLVILLE, IN)
Safety Concern
68.667 / (2 stars)
Lincolnshire Health and Rehabilitation Center
(MERRILLVILLE, IN)
72 / (1 stars)
Harmony Palos
(PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
73.333 / (2 stars)
The Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility
(HOBART, IN)
76.667 / (1 stars)
Avantara Palos Heights
(PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
77.333 / (3 stars)
Aperion Care Demotte
(DEMOTTE, IN)
78 / (2 stars)
Spring Mill Health Campus
(MERRILLVILLE, IN)
79.333 / (1 stars)
Franciscan Village
(LEMONT, IL)
82 / (3 stars)
Smith Crossing
(ORLAND PARK, IL)
82 / (2 stars)
Beecher Manor Nrsg and Rehab Ctr
(BEECHER, IL)
82.667 / (2 stars)
Aperion Care Dolton
(DOLTON, IL)
Safety Concern
84 / (1 stars)
Countryside Nursing and Rehab Ctr
(DOLTON, IL)
Safety Concern
84.667 / (1 stars)
South Holland Manor Hth and Rhb
(SOUTH HOLLAND, IL)
85.333 / (2 stars)
Prairie Manor Nrsg and Rehab Ctr
(CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL)
86 / (2 stars)
Aliya of Homewood
(HOMEWOOD, IL)
86 / (2 stars)
Warren Barr Orland Park
(ORLAND PARK, IL)
87.333 / (2 stars)
Midway Neurological / Rehab Center
(BRIDGEVIEW, IL)
87.333 / (1 stars)
Saint Anthony
(CROWN POINT, IN)
89.333 / (1 stars)
South Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center
(GARY, IN)
89.333 / (1 stars)
Momence Meadows Nursing and Rehab
(MOMENCE, IL)
Safety Concern
90 / (1 stars)
Aperion Care Westchester
(WESTCHESTER, IL)
Safety Concern
90 / (1 stars)
Aperion Care Tolleston Park
(GARY, IN)
91.333 / (1 stars)
Lemont Nursing and Rehab Center
(LEMONT, IL)
92 / (2 stars)
Heritage Village
(KANKAKEE, IL)
92.333 / (3 stars)
Hammond-Whiting Care Center
(WHITING, IN)
94 / (1 stars)
Chateau Nrsg and Rehab Center
(WILLOWBROOK, IL)
98 / (2 stars)
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton
(CHESTERTON, IN)
98.667 / (1 stars)
Bria of Chicago Heights
(SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHT, IL)
99 / (1 stars)
Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village
(DEMOTTE, IN)
99.667 / (1 stars)
Montgomery Place
(CHICAGO, IL)
100.667 / (2 stars)
The Pearl of Hinsdale
(HINSDALE, IL)
102.667 / (3 stars)
Aliya of Crestwood
(CRESTWOOD, IL)
105.333 / (2 stars)
Alta Rehab at Oak Brook
(OAK BROOK, IL)
106.667 / (3 stars)
Avantara Chicago Ridge
(CHICAGO RIDGE, IL)
112 / (2 stars)
Zahav of Berwyn
(BERWYN, IL)
115.333 / (1 stars)
St James Wellness Rehab Villas
(CRETE, IL)
116.5 / (1 stars)
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC
(DYER, IN)
120.667 / (1 stars)
Arc at Bradley
(BRADLEY, IL)
122.667 / (1 stars)
Meadowbrook Manor - Lagrange
(LA GRANGE, IL)
126.167 / (2 stars)
Frankfort Terrace
(FRANKFORT, IL)
127.667 / (3 stars)
Crestwood Terrace
(CRESTWOOD, IL)
Safety Concern
128.333 / (2 stars)
Tri-State Village Nrsg and Rhb
(LANSING, IL)
Safety Concern
129.333 / (1 stars)
Westmont Manor Hlth and Rhb
(WESTMONT, IL)
Safety Concern
133.333 / (1 stars)
Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
(DYER, IN)
136.333 / (1 stars)
Munster Med-Inn
(MUNSTER, IN)
137 / (1 stars)
Hickory Vlg Nrsg and Rhb
(HICKORY HILLS, IL)
Safety Concern
140.167 / (2 stars)
Aperion Care Chicago Heights
(CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL)
Safety Concern
141.5 / (2 stars)
Landmark of Richton Park Rehab and Nsg Ctr
(RICHTON PARK, IL)
Safety Concern
143.333 / (1 stars)
Aperion Care Burbank
(BURBANK, IL)
146 / (2 stars)
Heather Health Care Center
(HARVEY, IL)
Safety Concern
147.333 / (1 stars)
Aperion Care Oak Lawn
(OAK LAWN, IL)
Safety Concern
147.333 / (1 stars)
Alden Estates of Orland Park
(ORLAND PARK, IL)
147.5 / (1 stars)
Briar Place Nursing
(INDIAN HEAD PARK, IL)
Safety Concern
148.333 / (1 stars)
Aliya of Palos Park
(PALOS PARK, IL)
150.667 / (1 stars)
Pine Crest Health Care
(HAZEL CREST, IL)
Safety Concern
152.667 / (1 stars)
Pavilion of South Shore
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
153.667 / (2 stars)
Crown Point Health Campus
(CROWN POINT, IN)
154.333 / (1 stars)
Alden Town Manor Rehab and Hcc
(CICERO, IL)
Safety Concern
155.333 / (1 stars)
Burbank Rehabilitation Center
(BURBANK, IL)
156.667 / (1 stars)
Little Village Nrsg and Rhb Ctr
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
163.333 / (1 stars)
Prairie Oasis
(SOUTH HOLLAND, IL)
Safety Concern
166 / (1 stars)
Avantara Evergreen Park
(EVERGREEN PARK, IL)
Safety Concern
168 / (1 stars)
Generations at Applewood
(MATTESON, IL)
169.667 / (2 stars)
Princeton Rehab and Hcc
(CHICAGO, IL)
173.333 / (2 stars)
Great Lakes Healthcare Center
(DYER, IN)
181 / (1 stars)
Wentworth Rehab and Hcc
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
182 / (1 stars)
Aliya of Glenwood
(GLENWOOD, IL)
182.667 / (1 stars)
Casa of Hobart
(HOBART, IN)
185 / (1 stars)
Harbor Health and Rehab
(EAST CHICAGO, IN)
187 / (1 stars)
Community Care Nursing Center
(CHICAGO, IL)
201.333 / (1 stars)
Ryze at Homewood
(HOMEWOOD, IL)
Safety Concern
204.167 / (1 stars)
Bria of River Oaks
(BURNHAM, IL)
Safety Concern
205.667 / (1 stars)
Kensington Place Nrsg and Rehab
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
207.333 / (1 stars)
Crestwood Rehabilitation Ctr
(CRESTWOOD, IL)
Safety Concern
208.167 / (1 stars)
Kenwood Vlge Nrsg and Rhb Ctr
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
214 / (1 stars)
Elevate Care South Holland
(SOUTH HOLLAND, IL)
Safety Concern
214.167 / (1 stars)
Parkshore Estates Nursing and Rehab
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
215.333 / (1 stars)
Bria of Palos Hills
(PALOS HILLS, IL)
217.333 / (1 stars)
Aperion Care International
(CHICAGO, IL)
222.667 / (1 stars)
South Shore Rehabilitation
(CHICAGO, IL)
223.333 / (1 stars)
Aliya On 87th
(CHICAGO, IL)
229 / (1 stars)
Elevate Care Country Club Hill
(COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL)
Safety Concern
233.167 / (1 stars)
Elevate Care Windsor Park
(CHICAGO, IL)
240.667 / (1 stars)
Aliya of Oak Lawn
(OAK LAWN, IL)
Safety Concern
245 / (2 stars)
City View Multicare Center
(CICERO, IL)
247.833 / Not Rated
Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehab
(OAK LAWN, IL)
Safety Concern
260.667 / (1 stars)
Bria of Westmont
(WESTMONT, IL)
282.333 / (1 stars)
Belhaven Nursing and Rehab Center
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
288.667 / (1 stars)
Bria of Forest Edge
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
290.333 / (1 stars)
California Terrace
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
308.667 / (1 stars)
Ryze On The Avenue
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
311.333 / (1 stars)
Southpoint Nursing and Rehab Center
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
349.333 / (1 stars)
Morgan Park Healthcare
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
404 / (1 stars)
Archer Heights Healthcare
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
430.667 / (1 stars)
Southview Manor
(CHICAGO, IL)
Safety Concern
567.333 / (1 stars)
Chicago Ridge Snf
(CHICAGO RIDGE, IL)
Safety Concern
678.833 / (1 stars)

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  Frequently Asked Questions About Great Lakes Healthcare Center

Great Lakes Healthcare Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The facility is ranked #94 out of 125 nursing homes within a 25-mile radius. The nursing staff spends 3.26 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.86 hours. CMS has not identified any safety concerns at this facility.

Great Lakes Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 134 certified beds and currently houses residents (current occupancy data not available).

Great Lakes Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Great Lakes Healthcare Center directly at 219-322-3555. Their admissions team can help determine what costs may be covered by your insurance and what out-of-pocket expenses to expect.

When visiting Great Lakes Healthcare Center, pay attention to these important factors:
Environment & Cleanliness
  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism
Resident Well-being
  • Residents' general appearance
  • Activity levels and engagement
  • Social interaction opportunities
  • Meal quality and dining experience
Questions to Ask
  • What is the admission process?
  • How are care plans developed?
  • What activities are available?
  • How do you handle emergencies?

Contact Information

Phone: 219-322-3555
Address:
2300 GREAT LAKES DR
DYER, IN 46311

Website: https://communicarehealth.com/location/great-lakes-healthcare-center/

Best Times to Call
  • Weekday business hours for admissions
  • Schedule tours in advance
  • Ask about evening or weekend availability
  • Emergency contact available 24/7

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  Important Information

Healthcare Decision Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or personal facility visits. Always tour facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals when making nursing home decisions.

Data Transparency: All ratings, inspection scores, and facility information presented on this page are sourced from official government databases including:

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare Database
  • CMS Provider Information and Certification System
  • Medicare Quality Reporting System
  • State Health Department Inspection Reports
  • COVID-19 Nursing Home Data from CMS

Data Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, nursing home information can change frequently. Please verify current information directly with the facility. Data was last updated on June 01, 2025.

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