The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER
DYER, IN · Medicare-certified · 134 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER (DYER, IN) has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite a 5-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2301 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2301.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02
- Nurse aides
- 1.69
- Weekend nursing
- 2.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.1%6.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.4%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
17.3%9.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.9%2.6%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%0%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12%6.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
36.5%25.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
50.6%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.9%95.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
46.8%49.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 104.9 residents on an average day (78% of 134 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.