Life Care Center Of Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155331) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 462-1023 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Valparaiso in Valparaiso, IN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Valparaiso reports total nurse staffing of 3.59618 hours per resident per day, including 0.78556 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3% annually.
Life Care Center Of Valparaiso has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Valparaiso is a 110-bed nursing home in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, with an average daily census of 97.2 residents. The facility is operated under Government - County ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved on 1989-03-27.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Life Care Center Of Valparaiso holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing totals 3.59618 hours per resident per day, including 0.78556 RN hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 — notably below this facility's own 5-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months according to CMS data, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center Of Valparaiso has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59618 hours per resident per day, including 0.78556 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 23.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 110 beds and has an average daily census of 97.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under Government - County ownership and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 1989-03-27.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for QM.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 2194621023 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 2194621023 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155331?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.