Total health inspections
9
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Golden LivingCenter
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Golden LivingCenter
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Golden LivingCenter accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Golden Livingcenter, located in Merrillville, Indiana, is a vibrant and trusted community, renowned as a haven for seniors seeking nursing home care and specialized services. Situated amidst surrounding malls, restaurants, banks, parks, and local conveniences, this community provides a comprehensive range of services, including nursing care, hospice, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, cardiac care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as pharmacy services. For those in need of dental, dialysis, podiatry, and other medical services, Golden Livingcenter offers a one-stop solution.
Beyond medical care, the community prioritizes the holistic well-being of residents by offering various avenues for enrichment. Recreational and social activities keep residents entertained, and amenities such as a fitness center and spiritual services contribute to a balanced lifestyle. Golden Livingcenter also acknowledges the importance of companionship by allowing pet visits. For individuals seeking nursing home care in Merrillville, this community stands out as a comprehensive option, providing homes with memory care and senior living services in a supportive and vibrant environment.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 185th out of 287 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 185th out of 287 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 6m per day
Rank #185 / 287Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 287 homes in Indiana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 287 Indiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Indiana avg
-12%
Standout metric
Weekend RN is +5% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 35m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 32m per day | ▼ 32% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 10m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 49m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 28m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
81.4%
Rank #88 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 433 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
152 days
18 years in operation Rank #66 / 378Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 378 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #518 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 518th out of 587 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Inspection History
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
38 deficiencies
8 inspections
Inspection Score
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
5 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #223 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 223rd 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: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 5 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (153% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total visits (58% below)
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (153% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total visits (58% below)
Latest Inspection
August 8, 2025
Routine
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 36 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (38 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 6% worse Rank #192 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 192nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 12.7 | 12 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (12.7 vs. IN avg 12).↑ 6% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.8 | 1.9 | This facility has 153% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (4.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 153% worse Rank #301 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 nursing home (8 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 58% better |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
42
Rank #239 / 288Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 288 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Indiana State average, with a ranking across all 288 IN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Indiana average 25
Citations per inspection
4.67
Rank #194 / 288Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 288 homes in Indiana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Indiana mean across 288 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 15 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious health citations
1
67% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Aug 08, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 08, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 08, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 08, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
163
Employees
137
Contractors
26
Staff to resident ratio
1.12 : 1
1116338% more staff per resident than Indiana average
Avg staff/day
68
Average shift
8.2 hours
6% better than Indiana average
Total staff hours (quarter)
51,493
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
15
All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 19 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
19
All 19 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
71 total: 68 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
71
71 total: 68 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
71
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8.9%
4,578 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Dental Services Staff: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 3 | 71 | 23,533 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,195 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 5,789 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,863 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,305 | 86 | 93% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1,257 | 85 | 92% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,242 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 968 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 929 | 70 | 76% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 913 | 67 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 868 | 81 | 88% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 749 | 80 | 87% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 698 | 55 | 60% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 502 | 62 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 54% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 336 | 56 | 61% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 191 | 41 | 45% | 3.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 1 | 3 | 184 | 26 | 28% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 13 | 14% | 6.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 7 | 8% | 7.7 |
71 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
93%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
92%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
71%
2 Administrator
% of Days
70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
76%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
73%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
88%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
87%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
60%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
60%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
54%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
61%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
45%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
28%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
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 averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.7
10% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.9%
27% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.7%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.7%
33% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
26% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.9%
149% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.2%
83% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
30.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
30.3%
26% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
82% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.4%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.9%
15% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.03
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.03
27% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.60
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.49
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.49
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.48
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
18% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
83% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.4%
21% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.9%
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 22.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.5%
29% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 10.5%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.4%
14% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
33.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
33.3%
34% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
146
Medicare
5
3.4% of residents
Medicaid
97
66.4% of residents
Private pay or other
44
30.1% of residents
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Golden LivingCenter based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
81.4%
↑ 5.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1.9M
↑ ~$835.9K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8.6M
↑ ~$299.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
12.1%
↑ 4.6pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$16.0M
Surplus of revenue
$1.9M
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$16.0M Rank #69 / 290Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Indiana average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$1.9M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #38 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #38 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.1M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Merrillville's city center to Golden LivingCenter's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.49 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus)
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Golden LivingCenter |
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. | Merrillville | 164
Facility
164
IN AVG
116
Rank
#65 / 437 | - | - | 3.10
Facility
3.10
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#185 / 287 | -6% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 78
Facility
78
IN AVG
83
Rank
#223 / 384 | 42
Facility
42
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#239 / 288 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#194 / 288 | 1 | 146 |
5
Facility
5
IN AVG
37
Rank
#518 / 587 | Merrillville Operating LLC | $16.0M
Facility
$16.0M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#69 / 290 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#38 / 290 | 53.9%
Facility
53.9%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#93 / 290 | 155362 | ||||
| Lincolnshire Health Care Center |
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. | Merrillville | 100
Facility
100
IN AVG
116
Rank
#237 / 437 |
74.0%
Facility
74.0%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#153 / 433 | +7% | 2.65
Facility
2.65
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#264 / 287 | -29% | -23% | $3.4k
Facility
$3.4k
IN AVG
$31.4k
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#229 / 289 | 68
Facility
68
IN AVG
83
Rank
#371 / 384 | 51
Facility
51
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#265 / 288 | 5.1
Facility
5.1
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#206 / 288 | - | 74 |
33
Facility
33
IN AVG
37
Rank
#313 / 587 | Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center LLC | $8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#198 / 290 | $4.2M
Facility
$4.2M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#198 / 290 | 48.9%
Facility
48.9%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#149 / 290 | 155650 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden LivingCenter
Is Golden LivingCenter in a walkable area?
Golden LivingCenter has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are there photos of Golden LivingCenter?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Golden LivingCenter in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Golden LivingCenter?
(219) 736-1310 will put you in contact with the team at Golden LivingCenter.
Is Golden LivingCenter Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Golden LivingCenter is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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