Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton
Chesterton, IN · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 155844) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 304-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton reports total nurse hours of 3.71 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 74.2%. CMS rates its staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana, with 70 certified beds and an average of 67.3 residents. The facility is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and accepts Medicare, per CMS Care Compare records.
CMS assigns this facility an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, while the staffing rating is 1 star. The quality measure (QM) rating stands notably higher at 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.71, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.49. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton is part of the Ignite Medical Resorts chain, which includes 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.71 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 74.2% and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds and an average of 67.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and is part of the Ignite Medical Resorts chain, which has 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 9, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings: overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for this facility they are 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2193046700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2193046700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155844?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.