GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER

Great Lakes Healthcare Center is a long-term care facility located at 2300 Great Lakes Dr in Dyer, Indiana (ZIP 46311), in Lake County. The facility operates 134 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate ownership entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Great Lakes Healthcare Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a record of inspection findings that compares unfavorably to both state and national benchmarks. The staffing rating is also 1 star, reflecting reported nurse and aide staffing levels that fall below typical national thresholds. In contrast, the facility received a 5-star rating in quality measures, the highest possible score in that category. Quality measure ratings are derived from clinical data points related to resident outcomes, such as rates of pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, and functional decline. The significant gap between the quality measure performance and the health inspection and staffing ratings represents a notable variance across the three components. Great Lakes Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve residents whose care costs are covered by federal Medicare benefits, as well as those whose care is funded through the joint federal-state Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (219) 322-3555 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment arrangements that may be accepted. When assessed against national averages, Great Lakes Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by low scores in both health inspections and staffing. However, the 5-star quality measure rating indicates that certain resident outcome metrics tracked by CMS are performing at a high level relative to other facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare report for this facility, which provides detailed inspection findings, staffing hour data, and individual quality measure breakdowns to support informed decision-making.