Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Porter County, IN (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Porter County, IN, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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- 1
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
- Inspections 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 · Quality 5/5
- 3 hr 36 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 2
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center
- Inspections 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 · Quality 4/5
- 3 hr 25 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 3
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Inspections 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 · Quality 5/5
- 3 hr 32 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 4
Avalon Springs Health CampusInside a hospital
- Inspections 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 · Quality 5/5
- 3 hr 31 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 5
Miller's Merry Manor
- Inspections 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 · Quality 3/5
- 3 hr 59 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy: ask the home
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 6
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
- Inspections 2/5 · Staffing 1/5 · Quality 5/5
- 3 hr 23 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 7
Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation
- Inspections 2/5 · Staffing 1/5 · Quality 4/5
- 3 hr 24 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 8
Chesterton Manor
- Inspections 2/5 · Staffing 1/5 · Quality 1/5
- 3 hr 13 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 9
Life Care Center of the Willows
- Inspections 1/5 · Staffing 3/5 · Quality 4/5
- 3 hr 27 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
- 10
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton
- Inspections 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 · Quality 4/5
- 3 hr 43 min of nursing care a day per resident (Indiana 3 hr 41 min)
- No citations for resident harm
- No federal fines (3 years)
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Porter County, IN
What is the best-rated nursing home in Porter County, IN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Life Care Center Of Valparaiso ranks first in Porter County, IN, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Porter County, IN?
10 homes in Porter County, IN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Porter County, IN, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data