GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER
2300 GREAT LAKES DR, Dyer, IN 46311
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 134-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dyer, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.3%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 134 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dyer, the local average is 1.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.5% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.3% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (92% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (28% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Dyer.
How is GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.5% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.3% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Dyer?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dyer
Dyer sits in Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 80,244 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $57,530
- Median home value
- $156,100
Demographics for Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dyer.
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