Great Lakes Healthcare Center
2300 Great Lakes Dr · Dyer, IN · 46311 · 2193223555
134 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (87 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C March 24, 2026
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155218 · certified since August 10, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.