Nursing Homes in Portage, Indiana

With a population of 38,691 people, Portage, Indiana is a small city. There are only 2 nursing homes there, which does not provide you with too many choices. The relatively small group of nursing homes here received a city grade of C, which is not a great score at the city level. Nationally, most cities received a higher grade than this city. The best part of this place's report card is is its inspection reports. Inspection grades are discussed in the next section.

This city's nursing homes' best category grade came in the area of government inspections. In this category, we gave Portage a grade of B+. Inspection grades weigh several factors, including deficiencies, substantiated complaints and federal fines. You can find more information about each of these items by reviewing copies of nursing homes' inspection reports. Portage also received strong short-term care rating where it earned a B in this category. Finally, Portage earned a grade of C for nursing and a grade of F in long-term care. Even with otherwise respectable category grades, this city's poor long-term care grade may be a concern for many people.