Life Care Center Of The Willows
Valparaiso, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155158) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 464-4858 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of The Willows has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Indiana's state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of The Willows reports total nurse staffing of about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
Life Care Center Of The Willows has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of The Willows is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. It is a government (county)-owned facility, certified for 92 beds with an average daily census of 66.4 residents, and has been federally approved since July 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. This overall figure reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Life Care Center Of The Willows is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should note that CMS's health inspection and overall ratings for this facility are low relative to state peers, though its quality measure rating is comparatively high. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly with Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Indiana's state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 49.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and there is no Special Focus status listed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 92 beds with an average daily population of 66.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (county) entity and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 15, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively, combining into the overall 1-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (219) 464-4858 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (219) 464-4858 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155158?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.