Nursing homes in Gary, IN
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gary, part of the Lake area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Located within Lake County, Gary features two nursing home facilities currently monitored by CMS Care Compare. These local long-term care centers hold an average overall rating of one out of five stars, with no facilities in the 46402 or 46404 ZIP codes achieving a five-star designation. South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center, operated by Sterling Healthcare, stands as the highest-rated facility in the city despite the current baseline performance metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 1★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Gary
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- STERLING HEALTHCARE1 home
- APERION CARE1 home
What to look for in Gary
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Gary reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is SOUTH SHORE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER at 1★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gary
| SOUTH SHORE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER STERLING HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| APERION CARE TOLLESTON PARK APERION CARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.