SPRING MILL HEALTH CAMPUS

Spring Mill Health Campus is a skilled nursing facility located at 101 W 87th Ave in Merrillville, Indiana (ZIP 46410), in Lake County. The facility operates with 64 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring long-term or post-acute care. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Spring Mill Health Campus holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is calculated using clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and residents' functional status. Each of these component ratings falls below the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. Spring Mill Health Campus is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility rules and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing home care is available to residents who meet Indiana's financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor regarding specific coverage determinations and private pay options. When considered against national benchmarks, Spring Mill Health Campus scores below the national average of 3.0 stars across all four CMS rating categories, including overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures. This positions the facility in the lower tier of CMS-rated nursing homes nationally. Prospective residents, family members, and referring providers may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional inspection reports and detailed staffing data. The facility serves a community in the greater Merrillville area of northwest Indiana, within Lake County.