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Rittenhouse Village, nestled in Portage, Indiana, is a distinguished senior living community. For those seeking a maintenance-free independent living villa or those who require the tailored care and support of assisted living or memory care, Rittenhouse Village welcomes all as part of its extended family. It’s a place to call home now and for years to come, where residents can explore the many advantages stemming from a resident-centered senior living community designed with their well-being as the utmost priority.
Its unwavering commitment to crafting the finest in senior living sets Rittenhouse Village at Portage apart. Their commitment is realized by seamlessly combining a delightful array of amenities with cozy apartment homes, a vibrant tapestry of social and recreational events, and comprehensive health and wellness programs offering a lifestyle marked by enjoyment and dignity.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Rittenhouse Village At Portage is legally operated by Discovery Portage Leasing, Llc, and administrated by Kristin Pawlak.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
3 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #194 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 194th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 3 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 27 | 36 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (27 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 25% better Rank #157 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 157th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 9 | 12 | This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 25% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.4 | 1.9 | This facility has 79% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 79% worse Rank #239 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 239th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 8 | 19 | This facility has 58% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 58% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 88% | 37% | This facility has 51 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (88% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 51% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 54% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 1.7 | 1.7 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 25% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
13.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portage's city center to Rittenhouse Village At Portage's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.09 miles to nearest hospital (St. Mary Medical Center)
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Rittenhouse Village At Portage is located in Portage, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Aperion Care Tolleston Park |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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). | Gary | 178
Facility
178
IN AVG
116
Rank
#48 / 437 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
IN AVG
37
Rank
#509 / 587 | - | 14
Facility
14
IN AVG
8
Rank
#80 / 378 |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#172 / 404 | - | Frank Bensema | Major Hospital | Carla Dawson | 69
Facility
69
IN AVG
83
Rank
#341 / 384 | 25 | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
5
Rank
#325 / 352 | 163
Facility
163
IN AVG
36
Rank
#382 / 386 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#303 / 386 |
| Rittenhouse Village At Portage |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Portage | 105
Facility
105
IN AVG
116
Rank
#221 / 437 | No |
20
Facility
20
IN AVG
37
Rank
#394 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
8
Rank
#93 / 378 |
76.2%
Facility
76.2%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#127 / 404 | A+ | Kristin Pawlak | Discovery Portage Leasing, LLC | Katelynn Clemons | 80
Facility
80
IN AVG
83
Rank
#194 / 384 | 6 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#198 / 352 | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
36
Rank
#157 / 386 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#239 / 386 |
| Towne Centre |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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. | Merrillville | - | Yes |
16
Facility
16
IN AVG
37
Rank
#420 / 587 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Katelynn Clemons is the Director of Nursing at Rittenhouse Village At Portage.
The legal owner and operator of Rittenhouse Village At Portage is Discovery Portage Leasing, Llc.
Rittenhouse Village At Portage has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Rittenhouse Village At Portage's license number is 25-012396-1.
According to IN state health department records, Rittenhouse Village At Portage's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Rittenhouse Village At Portage's occupancy is 76%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Rittenhouse Village At Portage on this page.
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