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Hammond-Whiting Care Center
1000 114th St, Whiting, IN 46394 · Lake County · (219) 659-2770
Fewer inspection deficiencies (19) than 4% of nursing homes in Indiana. Rated #415 of 507 nursing homes in Indiana by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.6 — below the Indiana average of 3.69.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 66.9 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.64 (Indiana average: 3.69) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.68 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.05 |
| Staff turnover | 49% |
| RN turnover | 64% |
| Most recent health inspection | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 19 (Indiana average: 7.2) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 119 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.