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Harbor Health & Rehab

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

5025 MCCOOK AVE, East Chicago, IN 46312

106 Beds
Medicare Since 1998

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5025 MCCOOK AVE
East Chicago, IN 46312

About Harbor Health & Rehab

Nursing home overview and details

Harbor Health & Rehab is a government-operated nursing home in East Chicago, IN, serving Lake County and the surrounding community. The facility has 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.5 residents.

Harbor Health & Rehab has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1998, bringing 28 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CASA CONSULTING, which provides administrative support and oversight.

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 East Chicago, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds106
Avg. Residents/Day69.5
OwnershipGovernment - County
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLake
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Harbor Health & Rehab 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

Poor

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Harbor Health & Rehab provides 2.96 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.42 hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing averages 2.61 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.42
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.96
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.61

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Harbor Health & Rehab is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 2 fines totaling $29,230, and has 3 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines2 ($29,230)
Total Penalties3

Doctors at Harbor Health & Rehab

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Harbor Health & Rehab

What is the CMS rating for Harbor Health & Rehab?

Harbor Health & Rehab 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 Harbor Health & Rehab have?

Harbor Health & Rehab has 106 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.5 residents.

What type of facility is Harbor Health & Rehab?

Harbor Health & Rehab is a government - county nursing home serving Lake County in East Chicago, IN.

How many doctors practice at Harbor Health & Rehab?

2 physicians are affiliated with Harbor Health & Rehab. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Harbor Health & Rehab have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Harbor Health & Rehab has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·