CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Porter-Starke Services
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Nearest emergency rooms
- 1.6mi Porter, Valparaiso Hospital Valparaiso, IN · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 18 min Call Porter, Valparaiso Hospital Directions to Porter, Valparaiso Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Porter, Valparaiso Hospital
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Quick answers about Porter-Starke Services
What is the phone number for Porter-Starke Services?
The main phone number for Porter-Starke Services is (219) 531-3500, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (219) 531-3500What is the address of Porter-Starke Services?
Porter-Starke Services is at 701 Wall St, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Porter-Starke Services have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Porter-Starke Services in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Porter-Starke Services. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Porter-Starke Services. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Porter-Starke Services accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 154052). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Indiana that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | 13 of 13 plans | Participating |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Indiana
Plans that include this hospital: Anthem Bronze Essential HSA, Anthem Bronze Essential HSA Adult Dental/Vision, Anthem Bronze Essential HSA Standard, Anthem Bronze Essential POS HSA, Anthem Bronze Essential POS HSA Standard, Anthem Gold Essential Standard Compare plans
Adults in Indiana qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Indiana Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Porter-Starke Services accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Porter-Starke Services is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Indiana: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (13 of 13 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Porter-Starke Services take Medicare?
Porter-Starke Services is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 154052), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Porter-Starke Services accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Porter-Starke Services is in network for 13 of 13 plans that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the Indiana Marketplace in 2027, according to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at Porter-Starke Services
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.1mi Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation Valparaiso, IN · 164 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 1.0mi Life Care Center of the Willows Valparaiso, IN · 92 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
- 1.0mi Life Care Center of Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN · 110 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 3.4mi Valparaiso DialysisValparaiso, IN
- 3.4mi DaVita Comprehensive Renal Care - ValparaisoValparaiso, IN
- 8.6mi USRC Coffee Creek DialysisChesterton, IN
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 3.4mi Elara CaringValparaiso, IN · 80% would recommend
- 3.4mi CaretendersValparaiso, IN · 84% would recommend
- 8.6mi At Home Quality CareChesterton, IN · 78% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 3.4mi Dunes HospiceValparaiso, IN · 95% would recommend
- 3.4mi Vna Hospice Home CareValparaiso, IN · 91% would recommend
- 3.4mi Heart to Heart Hospice of Northwest IndianaValparaiso, IN · 86% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Porter-Starke Services reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Readmitted within 30 days: 20% here, against 19% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Treatment programs near Porter-Starke Services
Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
- 0.1mi Pillars of Wellness 2501 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 219-323-3311
- 0.1mi Pillars of Wellness 2501 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 219-323-3311
- 0.2mi Midwest Ctr for Youth and Families South Shore Academy · 2301 Cumberland Drive, Valparaiso, IN 888-629-3471 x112
- 2.1mi PACT Recovery Connection 505 Don Hovey Drive, Valparaiso, IN 219-546-9940
- 2.1mi PACT Recovery Connection 505 Don Hovey Drive, Valparaiso, IN 219-546-9940
- 6.0mi New Beginnings Counseling Inc 793 Juniper Road, Valparaiso, IN 219-759-6760
- 7.3mi Heartland Wellness Center 101 Beverly Drive, Chesterton, IN 219-690-7025
- 7.3mi Heartland Wellness Center 101 Beverly Drive, Chesterton, IN 219-690-7025
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Valparaiso, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Indiana hospital finances.
Who owns Porter-Starke Services
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Porter-starke Services Inc, a non-profit organization.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Porter-Starke Services
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Porter is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 9.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Indiana earn a median $83,500 a year. Healthcare salaries in Indiana.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Indiana shortage areas
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