South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gary, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155530) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 886-7070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation 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 3 stars.
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center reports 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gary, Lake County, Indiana, with 100 certified beds and an average of 75.5 residents. The facility has been certified since July 29, 1994, and is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. It is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Shore holds 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. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.01 per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation listed in the provided data for this facility.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings reflect CMS's periodic survey and reporting cycle at the time of this data's vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from CMS, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, with 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 61.8%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 100 certified beds and an average daily population of 75.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 29, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four dimensions — overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale reflecting different aspects of care and performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 2198867070 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2198867070 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155530?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.