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Best Nursing Homes in Gary, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Gary, IN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IN
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Gary, IN our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Gary, IN.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Gary:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living
Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Gary, IN. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Gary, IN. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Gary, IN. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Indiana average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Aperion Care Tolleston Park ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Gary
178
Facility 178
IN AVG 116
Rank #47 / 431
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #181 / 410
+6%
2.50
Facility 2.50
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #262 / 275
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -73%-27%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 278
60
Facility 60
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #269 / 278
6.0
Facility 6.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #224 / 278
-126-
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 40
Rank #508 / 551
Jillian Kutemeier
$17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #25 / 268
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #46 / 268
43%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #209 / 268
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South Shore Health & Rehabilitation ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Gary
100
Facility 100
IN AVG 116
Rank #234 / 431
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #139 / 410
+13%
3.79
Facility 3.79
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #68 / 275
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -27%+10%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 278
63
Facility 63
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #270 / 278
7.0
Facility 7.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #255 / 278
176-
56
Facility 56
IN AVG 40
Rank #172 / 551
Maybach Partners, LLC
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #138 / 268
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #88 / 268
59.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #44 / 268
155530

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Gary.

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Aperion Care Tolleston Park, situated in Gary, Indiana, specializes in healthcare services, including short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, and memory care. At Aperion Care Tolleston Park, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team of caregivers collaborates closely to craft personalized care plans for each patient. These comprehensive plans ensure that all medical, rehabilitation, and personal needs are thoughtfully addressed. Moreover, the facility has a secured Garden unit where specialized memory care programming is provided, ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents with memory-related needs.

The facility provides around-the-clock skilled nursing care, complemented by on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, all orchestrated with a single primary goal: facilitating a comfortable and successful healing experience and preparing patients for their eventual return home. In addition to top-quality medical care, Aperion Care Tolleston Park offers many amenities, including a peaceful and serene setting, a full calendar of activities, cable TV, WiFi access, and the convenience of an on-site full-service beauty salon.

Phone: (219) 977-2600

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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.

Phone: (219) 886-7070

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Simmons Loving Care
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Simmons Loving Care is a nursing home in Gary, IN, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a supportive, welcoming environment, the community ensures that older adults are well cared for throughout their stay. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24/7 care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Music, light exercises, and fun gatherings encourage residents to learn and make friends. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably with cozy living areas and spacious communal spaces. Set in the quiet residential area of Gary, near a market, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it an ideal choice for senior living in Indiana.

Phone: (219) 882-2563

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Gary, IN

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Indiana Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 3 nursing homes in Gary, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Gary, IN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Gary, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Gary, IN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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