Lake County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in East Chicago, IN
Lake County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is an assisted living community in East Chicago, IN.
Information last verified:
5025 Mccook Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.1 from 69 reviews
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Overall Review of Lake County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
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Staff care is praised and disputed
Residents and families describe very attentive support, while some reviewers report rude or neglectful treatment.
Many reviewers say staff members are caring, kind, and responsive—helping residents stay clean, communicate with families, and support recovery goals. Several mentions also highlight specific leaders and departments, including nursing, activity, admissions, and social services, as sources of guidance and reassurance. Other reviews take the opposite view, describing rudeness, lack of empathy, and missed needs during a stay.
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Cleanliness is a central concern
Clean rooms and fresh-smelling spaces are praised, but multiple residents and visitors also describe serious cleanliness problems.
Some reviewers specifically call the facility clean and well kept, with room-by-room cleanliness and an overall feeling of safety when they visited. Others describe strong negative cleanliness experiences, including filthy conditions, unpleasant odors, and comments about hygiene and care that fell short. A few reviews also connect these cleanliness concerns to broader issues with how residents were being handled during their stay.
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Rehab progress and therapy standout
Rehabilitation progress and therapy support are repeatedly noted by families who discuss outcomes.
Several reviews describe meaningful recovery progress during skilled nursing and rehab—moving from limited mobility toward walking and improved independence. Others highlight therapy teams as dedicated, with physical therapy presented as strict but compassionate. One reviewer also points to improvements over time under the current leadership, alongside ongoing therapy and resident-focused engagement.
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Food quality and diet needs come up
Dining is sometimes described positively, while other reviewers raise issues tied to diet and feeding.
A portion of reviewers mention the food positively, including comments that residents enjoyed meals prepared by the kitchen. At the same time, a few reviews discuss problems involving diet and feeding, including trouble getting enough to eat or drink and concerns around how liquids were handled for diabetic or swallow-related needs. Reviews that mention diet needs focus more on the clinical side of dining support than on day-to-day restaurant-style variety.
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Planning and social engagement matter
Reviews repeatedly connect resident engagement to comfort, including time outside and structured daily activity.
Some families appreciate that residents are encouraged to get out, socialize, and participate in daily programming rather than staying only in their rooms. Other reviewers mention staff help in arranging meaningful moments, such as getting residents outside for fresh air. Taken together with the community’s stated focus on scheduled activities, residents and families describe engagement as part of what makes a stay easier to manage.
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Features
Housing
117 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 bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Chicago Midway (19 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
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
East Chicago Dialysis (0.7 miles)
Premier Oncology Hematology Associates (4.6 miles)
Pediatric Health Care Assoc (5.8 miles)
North Point Orthopaedics (5.9 miles)
University of Chicago Health Specialist (7.1 miles)
Hoehn Medical Center (9.1 miles)
Northwest Oral Surgeons (9.1 miles)
Hospitals
St Catherine Hospital (1.3 miles)
Community Hospital (5.4 miles)
Ingalls Family Care Center (5.4 miles)
Methodist Hospitals (5.8 miles)
Franciscan Physicians Hospital (6.3 miles)
Franciscan Health Emergency Department Munster (6.3 miles)
Advocate Trinity Hospital (8.9 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Cracker Barrel (3.5 miles)
White Castle (3.6 miles)
Les Cafe Pancake House (4.6 miles)
Quaker Steak & Lube (4.6 miles)
Casa Del Mar Mexican Bar & Grill (4.8 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (5.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
Vyto's Pharmacy in Highland (4.8 miles)
Places of Worship
Woodmar United Methodist Church (3.1 miles)
St. Paul's Lutheran School (5.1 miles)
Illiana Islamic Association (5.7 miles)
Trinity United Church of Christ Gary (6.4 miles)
St Mary Church (6.6 miles)
Christ Community Church (6.8 miles)
St George Greek Orthodox Church NW Indiana (9.8 miles)
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117 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 bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chicago Midway (19 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
Attentive staff in a welcoming, affordable setting with on-site activities.
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