Hammond-Whiting Care Center, found at 1000 114th St. in Whiting, Indiana, is a nursing home that's part of Life Care Centers of America and offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, with services for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, so you'll see things like post-operative recovery, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and treatment for those who need more support over time, and while the staff provides a range of medical services-like medication management, wound care, IV antibiotic therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as recreational therapy and nutritional counseling-it's important to know the facility recently received a historical grade of F for overall quality and has been flagged for abuse in the past twelve months, so people are encouraged to ask questions about care quality and patient safety. Residents can get help from a wide team, including registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, therapy aides, respiratory therapists, speech/language pathologists, dieticians, feeding assistants, pharmacists, and social workers who work together to provide personalized care plans and daily support. The building offers arrangements for both assisted living and memory care, especially for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, with on-site medical support, regular staff, and medical staff hours for each patient, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment.
You'll notice communal areas designed for social interaction and activities, plus amenities that help with elderly independence like home making, laundry, fitness opportunities, transportation, and the option to have pets. There's a volunteer program bringing in people who help residents with one-to-one visits, walks, reading, letter writing, and more, while outside groups and support groups visit to hold events like exercise sessions, singalongs, rhythm bands, and talks about current events. Meals and dietary services are included, and there are social, financial, church, and chaplain services for those who need them, but there's no resident council or family council available for more formal feedback-and even though feedback options exist through their online form or Facebook page, organized resident or family committees don't seem to be in place.
The environment is generally described as welcoming and friendly, with a focus on tailored and attentive care, but reviews are mixed, as seen by a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 53 reviews, so experiences may differ depending on what residents need and expect. Staff work to match services to the goals and needs of each resident with help from in-house teams, but people should keep in mind that the facility has a for-profit structure and has in the past had issues with overall quality and abuse flags. Facilities are open 24 hours, and the location is close to Lake Michigan and nearby city attractions, making it easier for residents or visitors who want a bit more going on around them.
