Nursing Homes in Lake County, Indiana

20 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Lake County, averaging 1.7 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Indiana · all care types in Lake County · Cities: Gary, Merrillville, Hobart, Lowell, Crown Point, Dyer, Whiting, East Chicago

Nursing Homes profiles in Lake County

Cities in Lake County

Gary, IN 2 facilities Merrillville, IN 3 facilities Hobart, IN 2 facilities Lowell, IN 2 facilities Crown Point, IN 4 facilities Dyer, IN 3 facilities Whiting, IN 1 facilities East Chicago, IN 1 facilities Munster, IN 2 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Lake County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in Lake County when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Lake County?

The current CMS data lists 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lake County, Indiana, with an average overall CMS rating of 1.7 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Lake County have nursing homes?

Gary, Merrillville, Hobart, Lowell, Crown Point, Dyer and other communities have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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