Nursing Homes in Porter County, Indiana

10 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Porter County, averaging 2.4 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Browse: Nursing Homes in Indiana · all care types in Porter County · Cities: Chesterton, Valparaiso, Portage

Nursing Homes profiles in Porter County

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center Chesterton, IN 46304 CMS rating 3.0 / 5100 beds Nursing Home · Government - County Avalon Springs Health Campus Valparaiso, IN 46383 CMS rating 4.0 / 561 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center Portage, IN 46368 CMS rating 2.0 / 5186 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center Valparaiso, IN 46383 CMS rating 4.0 / 585 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Chesterton Manor Chesterton, IN 46304 CMS rating 1.0 / 5100 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Individual Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton Chesterton, IN 46304 CMS rating 1.0 / 570 beds Nursing Home · Government - County Life Care Center of the Willows Valparaiso, IN 46383 CMS rating 1.0 / 592 beds Nursing Home · Government - County Life Care Center of Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN 46385 CMS rating 5.0 / 5110 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Miller's Merry Manor Portage, IN 46368 CMS rating 2.0 / 566 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation Valparaiso, IN 46383 CMS rating 1.0 / 5164 beds

Cities in Porter County

Chesterton, IN 3 facilities Valparaiso, IN 5 facilities Portage, IN 2 facilities
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Choosing a nursing home in Porter 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.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Porter County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Porter County?
The current CMS data lists 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Porter County, Indiana, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.4 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Porter County have nursing homes?
Chesterton, Valparaiso, Portage 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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