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B
Good

MILLER'S MERRY MANOR

5909 LUTE RD · PORTAGE, IN 46368

2197632273 · For profit - Corporation

66 beds52.8 residents88 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

MILLER'S MERRY MANOR receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 4.0616 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.17 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 19.84% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0.12% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

⚠️Had 2 days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (0.12%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
4.0616hrs/resident/day▲ 0.17
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.7653hrs/resident/day▲ 0.08
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
19.84%
4.3029 weekday → 3.449 weekend
Agency Staff
0.12%
0.65% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
2days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.1483hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
1.148hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.4876std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Porter County Average+0.59 HPRD
3.47
04.06 HPRD
vs. Indiana State Average+0.34 HPRD
3.72
04.06 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.17 HPRD
3.90
04.06 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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MILLER'S MERRY MANOR ★
PORTAGE · This facility
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B
4.06160.7653★★☆☆☆
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER
PORTAGE
0.5 mi
C
3.4760.5805★★★★☆
WATERS OF HOBART SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
HOBART
5.1 mi
C
3.23390.4124★☆☆☆☆
LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO
VALPARAISO
7.5 mi
C
3.26060.7282★★★★★
CHESTERTON MANOR
CHESTERTON
7.6 mi
D
2.87760.5906★☆☆☆☆
VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION
VALPARAISO
8.4 mi
B
3.51090.6154★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

5
Inspections
19
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Oct 15, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited· Includes actual harm
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Jul 1, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
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Jan 10, 2025Health
13 deficiencies cited
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Feb 1, 2024Health
2 deficiencies cited
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Dec 8, 2022Health
2 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.