MILLER'S MERRY MANOR

Miller's Merry Manor is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 5909 Lute Rd in Portage, Indiana (zip code 46368), in Porter County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 66 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (219) 763-2273. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Miller's Merry Manor holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component ratings. 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 3 out of 5, which represents the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for residents across a set of standardized health outcome indicators. Miller's Merry Manor is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Individuals relying on Medicare coverage for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay may be eligible to use their benefits at this facility. Medicaid coverage, which is administered at the state level in Indiana, may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current availability and coverage details. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0, Miller's Merry Manor's overall rating of 2 falls below that benchmark. The health inspection component, rated at 2, also falls below the national norm, while both the staffing and quality measure components, each rated at 3, are consistent with the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS as new inspection and staffing data become available, and they are intended to provide a standardized point of reference when reviewing nursing facility performance across the country. Consumers and care coordinators are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for the most current and detailed information.