About South Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center
South Shore Health And Rehabilitation Center, located in GARY, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose South Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.04 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.04 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the STERLING HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 5 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
South Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 100 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 106 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 29.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 20.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 11.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 87.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 93.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 23.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 3 complaints
- 2024: 13 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 23 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| May 30, 2024 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| May 30, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| May 30, 2024 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| May 30, 2024 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| May 30, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| May 30, 2024 | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Feb 15, 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. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Aug 01, 2023 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- ADAM BENNETT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP BIRN W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- CHARLES HUTTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ORANU IBEKIE CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- CLINTON KAUFFMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- VALERIE LEMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GREGG MALOTT CORPORATE OFFICER
- MAYBACH PARTNERS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL MCKAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CAITLIN SANDERS W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JENNIFER SMITH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TAYLOR WHITE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West Suburban Medical Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Mercy Circle | N/A | 5 |
| Lowell Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | N/A | 5 |
| Warren Barr Oak Lawn | N/A | 4 |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | N/A | 4 |
| Cedar Creek Health Campus | N/A | 4 |
| Community First Medical Center | N/A | 5 |
| Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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
- 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 South Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center directly at 2198867070. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
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
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.