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Life Care Center Of The Willows
1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County · (219) 464-4858
Fewer inspection deficiencies (17) than 6% of nursing homes in Indiana. Rated #4 of 5 nursing homes in Valparaiso by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.5 — below the Indiana average of 3.69.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 66.4 |
| Ownership | Government |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.45 (Indiana average: 3.69) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.56 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.14 |
| Staff turnover | 49% |
| RN turnover | 46% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 17 (Indiana average: 7.2) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.