About Hammond-whiting Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Hammond-whiting Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Whiting, IN, serving Lake County and the surrounding community. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 67.3 residents.
Hammond-whiting Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1991, bringing 35 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which provides administrative support and oversight. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Whiting, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Hammond-whiting Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Hammond-whiting Care Center provides 3.68 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.52 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 81.8%. Weekend staffing averages 3.21 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Hammond-whiting Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Hammond-whiting Care Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Hammond-whiting Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Hammond-whiting Care Center?
Hammond-whiting Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Hammond-whiting Care Center have?
Hammond-whiting Care Center has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 67.3 residents.
What type of facility is Hammond-whiting Care Center?
Hammond-whiting Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Lake County in Whiting, IN.
How many doctors practice at Hammond-whiting Care Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Hammond-whiting Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Hammond-whiting Care Center have any safety concerns?
Hammond-whiting Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·