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Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Scout 86Valparaiso, IN · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Valparaiso's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Lake County, IN
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in Lake County
$8,950–$12,650/mo
median $10,460/mo
Communities listed
34
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Lowell Healthcare
Scout 86Lowell, IN · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Lowell's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Valparaiso, IN · 85 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Valparaiso.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Avalon Springs Health Campus
Scout 74Valparaiso, IN · 61 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Valparaiso.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →5
Cedar Creek Health Campus
Scout 69Lowell, IN · 58 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lowell.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Munster, IN · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Munster.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →7
Brook, IN · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Brook.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →8
Chesterton, IN · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chesterton.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →9
Portage, IN · 186 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Portage.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →10
Miller's Merry Manor
Scout 48Portage, IN · 66 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Portage.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →11
Colonial Nursing Home
Scout 48Crown Point, IN · 55 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Crown Point.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →12
Demotte, IN · 73 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →13
Great Lakes Healthcare Center
Scout 40Dyer, IN · 134 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dyer.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →14
Rensselaer Care Center
Scout 40Rensselaer, IN · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rensselaer.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →15
Spring Mill Health Campus
Scout 40Merrillville, IN · 64 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Merrillville.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Crown Point, IN · 70 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Crown Point.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →17
Life Care Center of the Willows
Scout 39Valparaiso, IN · 92 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →18
Hammond-Whiting Care Center
Scout 34Whiting, IN · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →19
Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation
Scout 33Valparaiso, IN · 164 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →20
Merrillville, IN · 164 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →21
Gary, IN · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC
Scout 31Dyer, IN · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →23
Chesterton Manor
Scout 30Chesterton, IN · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →24
Saint Anthony
Scout 29Crown Point, IN · 189 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →25
Casa of Hobart
Scout 29Hobart, IN · 138 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →26
Aperion Care Demotte
Scout 29Demotte, IN · 93 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →27
Harbor Health & Rehab
Scout 29East Chicago, IN · 106 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →28
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton
Scout 29Chesterton, IN · 70 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →29
Dyer, IN · 161 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →30
Hobart, IN · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →31
Aperion Care Tolleston Park
Scout 26Gary, IN · 178 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →32
Merrillville, IN · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →33
Crown Point Health Campus
Scout 11Crown Point, IN · 145 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →34
Munster Med-Inn
Scout 0Munster, IN · 225 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Lake County: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in Lake County?
Skilled Nursing in the Lake County, IN area typically costs $8,950–$12,650 per month, with a local median of about $10,460 (published survey medians adjusted for Lake County prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in Lake County?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Lake County right now are Life Care Center of Valparaiso, Lowell Healthcare, Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center. The full ranked list — 34 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in Lake County?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Lake County market can confirm current availability and pricing.