Methodist Northlake
Gary, IN · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 15T002)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (219) 886-4633 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Methodist Northlake is rated by CMS as 'no different than the national rate' on returning patients to the community, and none of its five reported measures are rated better or worse than the national benchmark — all are 'no different.'
CMS reports that Methodist Northlake discharges patients to the community at a rate 'no different than the national rate,' and its readmission rates after discharge are also 'no different than the national rate,' suggesting comparable outcomes to other facilities nationwide.
Methodist Northlake is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gary, Indiana, operated as a non-profit, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Methodist Northlake is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984, and operates as a non-profit organization. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare, Methodist Northlake's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'no different than the national rate.' Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also 'no different than the national rate.' On healthcare-associated infections, both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infection rates are reported as 'no different than the national benchmark.'
Across the five measures CMS reports for this facility, none are rated better than the national benchmark and none are rated worse — all five fall in the 'no different than' category. This means CMS's data suggests Methodist Northlake performs comparably to other IRFs nationwide on these publicly reported quality measures. Families considering rehabilitation here can use this information as one part of their decision-making process, alongside direct conversations with the facility about specific care needs.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day — to help patients regain function after a serious health event, whereas a nursing home typically provides lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Methodist Northlake's discharge-to-community rate as 'no different than the national rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission measures — during the stay and after discharge — are rated 'no different than the national rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections are both rated 'no different than the national benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Methodist Northlake is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage details contact the facility at (219) 886-4633 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Methodist Northlake is a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (219) 886-4633 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, none are rated better or worse than the national benchmark — all five are 'no different than' national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/15T002?state=IN.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and specific conditions treated by contacting the facility directly at (219) 886-4633.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Methodist Northlake at (219) 886-4633 to confirm the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.