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Hammond-Whiting Care Center in Whiting, IN

Hammond-Whiting Care Center is an assisted living community in Whiting, IN.

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Hammond-Whiting Care Center in Whiting, IN

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  • Interior

    A shared hospital room with two patient beds, featuring warm colored walls and a large window.

  • Decor

    A cozy dining room set up with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by soft lighting.

  • Building

    A serene residential community featuring landscaped gardens and a gazebo.

  • Architecture

    A beautiful wooden gazebo surrounded by a garden with a brick pathway leading to it.

  • Bedroom

    A well-maintained patient room in a medical facility, featuring floral-patterned bedding and comfortable seating.

  • Trees

    A peaceful suburban setting featuring a road, gazebo, and well-maintained landscaping in front of a brick building.

  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged dining table with a floral centerpiece and neatly folded napkins.

  • Landscaping

    Sign for Hammond-Whiting Care Center surrounded by a landscaped garden.

  • Garden

    A serene outdoor patio area featuring metal furniture, potted plants, and a decorative statue surrounded by greenery.

  • Artwork

    A cozy waiting room featuring vintage furniture and decorative artwork.

  • Outdoor

    A cozy outdoor patio setup featuring a round table surrounded by metal chairs, perfect for relaxation and gatherings.

  • Office

    A busy reception area with staff assisting customers.

  • Fitness

    A physical therapy session where an elderly person practices catching a ball with the assistance of a therapist.

1000 114Th Street, Whiting, IN 46394

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4.1 from 112 reviews
5 stars
76
4 stars
12
3 stars
5
2 stars
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1 stars
17

Overall Review of Hammond-Whiting Care Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors come up

Residents and visitors frequently comment on cleanliness and how the building smells.

Many reviews describe the facility as clean, with fresh air in particular, and say their loved one looked well cared for. Several also praise housekeeping and note that the halls feel fresh rather than unpleasant. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews report strong odors, dark or gloomy areas, and a facility that felt musty or not properly aired out. Taken together, cleanliness reviews are positive overall, but odor complaints are specific enough that they stand out.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy get praise

Residents and families repeatedly mention strong rehabilitation and therapy support.

A number of reviews highlight physical and occupational therapy that helped with mobility and recovery, including updates from the therapy team. Some residents describe getting back the ability to perform everyday functions after rehab. Several visitors and families also call out therapy as a key reason they felt comfortable placing a loved one here, especially during transitions like moving from a hospital to the center. Reviews also mention activities associated with therapy and rehabilitation programming.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food quality shows up often

Food is a recurring bright spot in reviews.

Multiple reviews say meals were enjoyable, hearty, or smelled fresh, and some families specifically mention the food as a reason their loved one felt supported. Others describe a positive overall dining experience, including comments about the menu and satisfaction with what was served. This matches the community’s restaurant-style dining approach described in its offering list, including structured options for special dietary needs. While most dining remarks are positive, a few reviews focus more on cleanliness or care logistics than meals.

  • A cozy dining room set up with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by soft lighting.
  • A beautifully arranged dining table with a floral centerpiece and neatly folded napkins.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication and management frustrations

Some reviews describe frustrating communication and unprofessional interactions.

Several reviewers mention difficulty getting timely help or answers, including voicemail issues and long gaps in follow-up. Others describe negative experiences with social services or leadership during attempts to address concerns about their loved one’s care. There are also reports of disrespectful or unhelpful conversations when asking questions. While a few reviews say communication was responsive and that staff called back quickly after incidents, the negative accounts are direct and frequent enough to be a clear caveat.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago Midway (14 miles away) Chicago Midway (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Calumet Fisheries (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.5 miles)
  • Hoe Toy Chop Suey (5.4 miles)
  • Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken (6.3 miles)
  • City Life Cocktail Lounge (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Calumet Park (2.5 miles)
  • South Shore Cultural Center (6.3 miles)
  • Jackson Park (7.5 miles)
  • Osaka Garden (7.9 miles)
  • Wooded Island (7.9 miles)
  • Maicach Park (8 miles)
  • Riverside Park (8.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • St Catherine Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Ingalls Family Care Center (7.6 miles)
  • Comer Children's Hospital (8.8 miles)
  • St Bernard Hospital (9.1 miles)
  • Community Hospital (9.5 miles)
  • Methodist Hospitals (9.7 miles)

Physicians

  • East Chicago Dialysis (4.8 miles)
  • Premier Oncology Hematology Associates (8.7 miles)
  • Family Christian Health Center (9.7 miles)
  • North Point Orthopaedics (10.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Metra - 107th Street (5.6 miles)
  • Metra - 55th / 56th / 57th St (8.4 miles)
  • Metra - Morgan Park / 115th Street (8.6 miles)
  • 59th st Junction (9.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Philip Neri Parish (6.3 miles)
  • Woodmar United Methodist Church (7.5 miles)
  • Beth Eden Baptist Church (7.9 miles)
  • Holy Name Of Mary Church (7.9 miles)
  • Christ Community Church (8.3 miles)
  • St. Paul's Lutheran School (9 miles)
  • Illiana Islamic Association (10.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Sip Coffee House (9.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10.6 miles)

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