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Nursing Home in Gary

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

South Shore Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in Gary

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

South Shore Health & Rehabilitation

Overview of South Shore Health & Rehabilitation

South Shore Health & Rehabilitation, a prominent Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation facility, is centrally located in the heart of Gary, Indiana. This facility is deeply committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the broader community. The multidisciplinary team of professionals collaborates closely with residents’ physicians and area hospitals. Together, they craft individualized care plans for each resident, ensuring a seamless continuum of care, all with the goal of enhancing their recovery journey.

South Shore Health & Rehabilitation is in a constant state of growth and evolution, continuously expanding its services. From long-term care to short-term rehabilitation to complex clinical support, the facility offers a spectrum of services that stand out for their exceptional quality and breadth. Residents at South Shore Health & Rehabilitation can expect an environment that marries compassion with expert care, where their healthcare concerns are thoughtfully managed, always placing the resident’s well-being at the forefront. With an unwavering dedication to patient well-being, South Shore Health & Rehabilitation operates under a singular objective: to provide each patient with the utmost care, facilitating their rehabilitation and the restoration of strength, mobility, and functional capacity.

(219) 886-7070

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Indiana average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Indiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 22m per day

This home provides 27% more nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 26m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 38m per day 40m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 21m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 23m per day 3h 14m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 14m per day 27m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 82.8%
Residents per day (avg) 84
Occupancy rate
82.8%
Residents per day (avg)
84

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$11.9M
Surplus of revenue
$365.2K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$11.9M
Surplus of revenue
$365.2K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.0M
42.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
Total costs $11.5M

Types of Care at South Shore Health & Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing Hospice Care Respite Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 63

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
7

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

38 of 63 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 63 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 63 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Indiana average: 0.6

60 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

2 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 22, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 22, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Sep 22, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Gary The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

1 facility compared · CMS & IN Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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South Shore Health & Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Gary
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82.8%
+19%
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+27%
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Maybach Partners, Llc
$10.5M
$5.0M
47.9%
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 125
Employees 111
Contractors 14
Staff to resident ratio 1.69:1
1689089% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 55
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 39,292
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 59
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.7%

1,858 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5905920,47591100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse270278,60491100%7.8
Registered Nurse100102,64691100%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,96291100%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist3141,1226774%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0227766571%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician1015186875%7.6
Dietitian1014725965%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014565763%8
Nurse Practitioner1014536167%7.4
Administrator2024525459%8.4
Speech Language Pathologist0224448189%5.4
Occupational Therapy Aide1014355560%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0442464044%6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0331323842%3.4
Qualified Social Worker022993741%2.7
59 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 75%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
2 Administrator
% of Days 59%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 89%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 60%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 44%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 42%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 41%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
74 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (4.1%)
Medicaid
66 residents (89.2%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (6.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.2
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.6
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Indiana avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.2%
15% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.9%
18% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.6%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
74% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.8%
79% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
17% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
13% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.2%
37% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.9%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.41
51% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.45
133% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Average Indiana avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
35% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.8%
19% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 35.9%
60% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.3%
84% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.