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Great Lakes Healthcare Center Costs & Pricing
Great Lakes Healthcare Center offers competitive pricing for its room types when compared to both Lake County and the broader state of Indiana. The facility charges $4,770 per month for both private and semi-private rooms, which positions it slightly above the average costs in Lake County - where private rooms are priced at $4,029 and semi-private at $4,155. When viewed against statewide averages, Great Lakes Healthcare Center remains relatively aligned; Indiana's private room rates stand at $4,418 while semi-private options are more affordable at $3,739. This suggests that while Great Lakes' costs may be higher than some local alternatives, they provide a consistent pricing structure across different room types in an environment where quality care is paramount.
Floor plans
Great Lakes Healthcare Center
Lake County
Indiana
Private
$4,770
$4,029
$4,418
Semi-Private
$4,770
$4,155
$3,739
Overall Review of Great Lakes Healthcare Center
caveat8 reviews mention this
Call light response is a concern
Several residents and families report long delays for call lights and basic help.
A recurring theme is delayed assistance after residents press call lights, including reports of lights going unanswered for extended periods. Some reviewers describe staff responding slowly to needs such as toileting, bedding, and pain requests. A few also mention being told the staff were busy or that an aide would return later, with the help still not coming when expected.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Care teams feel understaffed
Multiple reviews connect care problems to understaffing and overwhelmed teams.
Several reviewers say staffing levels contributed to unmet needs, including slow responses and incomplete cleaning or follow-through. Some mention frequent short staffing or double-shift patterns, and describe residents left waiting for basic tasks. At the same time, a minority of reviews still praise individual nurses or CNAs, suggesting the issue isn’t uniform across staff members.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities and therapy get praise
Residents and families often mention activities and therapy as points of support.
Reviews frequently highlight activities and therapy as a positive part of the experience, especially for people in rehab or transitioning after hospitalization. Several reviewers describe staff helping residents stay engaged through scheduled activities or structured therapy sessions. Some also call out specific therapy team members as encouraging or helpful, particularly during recovery.
common4 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining reviews range from “great food” to complaints about timing and adequacy.
Some reviewers say the food is good and enjoyable, and a few also mention housekeeping and room cleanliness alongside that praise. Other reviews criticize meals as cold or insufficient, or describe mismatches between what residents were served and what was planned. There are also comments about difficulty managing diets for diabetes and special dietary restrictions.
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Features
Housing
134 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Chicago Midway (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Kids First Pediatrics On 30 (0.1 miles)
Northwest Oral Surgeons (1.9 miles)
Hoehn Medical Center (2 miles)
University of Chicago Health Specialist (2.5 miles)
North Point Orthopaedics (3.7 miles)
Medina Health Care (3.7 miles)
Hammond Clinic (3.8 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (4.3 miles)
Cafes
Windmill Brewing (1.1 miles)
Panera Bread (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Sip Coffee House (5 miles)
Restaurants
White Rhino Bar & Grill (1.1 miles)
Naan & kabab (1.6 miles)
La Carreta (2.2 miles)
Taco Bell (2.4 miles)
Buona Beef (2.5 miles)
Greg's Place (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
Hospitals
Franciscan St Margaret Health (1.1 miles)
Franciscan Health Emergency Department Munster (3.3 miles)
Franciscan Physicians Hospital (3.4 miles)
Community Hospital (4.2 miles)
Community Hospital MRI Center (5.4 miles)
Franciscan Health Chicago Heights (7.2 miles)
Franciscan Health (7.2 miles)
Theaters
AMC Schererville 12 (1.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St George Greek Orthodox Church NW Indiana (2.1 miles)
Great Lakes Healthcare Center offers competitive pricing for its room types when compared to both Lake County and the broader state of Indiana. The facility charges $4,770 per month for both private and semi-private rooms, which positions it slightly above the average costs in Lake County - where private rooms are priced at $4,029 and semi-private at $4,155. When viewed against statewide averages, Great Lakes Healthcare Center remains relatively aligned; Indiana's private room rates stand at $4,418 while semi-private options are more affordable at $3,739. This suggests that while Great Lakes' costs may be higher than some local alternatives, they provide a consistent pricing structure across different room types in an environment where quality care is paramount.
Great Lakes Healthcare Center on seniors.fyi includes 7 photos including images showing interior, garden, landscaping, outdoor, pathway, grass, television, natural light, and more.
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134 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chicago Midway (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Convenient location with many nearby amenities.
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