Hammond-Whiting Care Center
Whiting, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155423) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (219) 659-2770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hammond-Whiting Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Hammond-Whiting Care Center reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Hammond-Whiting Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does list 1 payment denial for this facility; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Hammond-Whiting Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Whiting, Indiana (Lake County), certified for 80 beds with an average of 66.9 residents. The facility has accepted both Medicare and Medicaid since its first approval on December 9, 1991. It is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hammond-Whiting Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.64 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On penalties: CMS records no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) for this facility, but it does show 1 payment denial on file. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the given data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided and does not include a specific data-vintage date beyond what is listed here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hammond-Whiting Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a 49.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No federal fines are on record (0 fines, $0.00), though CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds and has an average of 66.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 9, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2196592770 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2196592770 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155423?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.