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Harbor Health & Rehab

5025 MCCOOK AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
(219) 397-0380
106 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
106
CMS facility ID
155653
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lake
Facility name
Harbor Health & Rehab
Street address
5025 MCCOOK AVE
City / state / ZIP
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone
(219) 397-0380

Harbor Health & Rehab is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in East Chicago, Indiana. It is licensed for 106 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in East Chicago and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Harbor Health & Rehab 109 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $13,637 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Casa Consulting
Ownership type
Non profit - Other

Registered owners & officers

Ballard, Victor
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Boler, Alisha
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Broden, Sanjuana
Additional disclosable party — since 1968
Casa Consulting, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Clark, Latoya
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Claxton, Ryan
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
East Lake Health Care Properties, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Evans, Cynthia
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Gonzalez, Deangelo
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Harbor Hc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Knights, Dilane
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Kurtz, Elisheva
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Major Hospital
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Oyegbade, Adeyemi
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Perkins, Latoi
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Rothner, Daniel
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Rothner, Eric
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Rothner, William
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Rudolph, Kimberly
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Siegal, Moshe
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Urra, Myra
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Vales, Adam
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1998-09-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
19 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$13,637 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-17
Nurse staffing
2.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$340 per day (≈ $10,340/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
84% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 9% private/other
Occupancy
64% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% below the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
106
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-03-11
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-03-11
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-03-11
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2026-03-11
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-11
2025-12-17Health inspection14 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-12-26
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (90 citations)
2025-04-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-18
2024-08-09Health inspection19 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-10
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-10
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-10-10
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-10
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-09-25
2024-06-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-28
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-01-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-09-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-07-28Health inspection26 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0577
C · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0622
D · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0660
D · No harm found
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0661
D · No harm found
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-15
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0805
J · Immediate jeopardyFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-07-20
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-09-14
2025-12-17Fire-safety inspection19 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-27
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0223
F · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0300
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-31
K-0341
C · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0500
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0902
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-27
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-03-31
K-0927
F · No harm found
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2026-03-31
2024-08-09Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-20
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-09-20
K-0300
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-08
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-09
2023-07-28Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0291
C · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-23
K-0923
B · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-23

Federal penalties

2024-08-09Fine$13,637
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155653.
What people say on Google.
4.169 ratings on Google
★★★★★Monique R · 2026-06-23 · via Google

“This was bitter sweet my mom came here on hospice and passed within a week but while she was there and alert she spoke highly of the staff and how they went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable. One nurse in particular Tiara bought her food everyday she was there because mom was picky about the food while she was there. She checked on my mom even when she wasn't her nurse. Although my mo…”

★Michael Henninger · 2026-07-16 · via Google

“Is there a way to give them negative stars? My mother was "held" in this nightmare of a facility for nearly 8 months. She was admitted with a laundry list of conditions, most of which they were not treating. This made her mentally incompetent. Which led to her be left to be dealt with at the discretion of the administration. I was told that Medicaid would be selling her home and taking the procee…”

★tish · 2026-04-27 · via Google

“Let me just say if I could rate this facility a negative zero I would. I normally don't write reviews but for this cause I was left no choice and it need to be known that this place is horrible, its disgusting, it's dirty, my husband was at Harbor health just over the weekend and the first day he didn't get anything to eat or drink, the next day he only had lunch, no breakfast or dinner and he's a…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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