Valparaiso, IN

Life Care Center Of Valparaiso

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN

(219) 462-1023

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

110

Certified beds

Average residents

99

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-03-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

194 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.73

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.76

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.77

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.26

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.49

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.88

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.48

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.12

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.70

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.13

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.42

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

29%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,227

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

50.84

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0051

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

6.10

Baseline 20.54% · Performance 18.61% · Measure score 6.10 · Achievement 6.10 · Improvement 5.01

Healthcare-associated infections

4.24

Baseline 8.55% · Performance 6.87% · Measure score 4.24 · Achievement 3.23 · Improvement 4.24

Total nurse turnover

10

Baseline 36.23% · Performance 18.46% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.18 hours · Performance 3.18 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.01%	10.72% 1.7 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 221 · Observed rate 6.79% · Lower 95% interval 6.7%
Discharge to community	62.4%	50.57% 11.8 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 202 · Observed rate 57.43% · Lower 95% interval 56.53%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.13	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	98%	95.27% 2.7 pts better	Numerator 147 · Denominator 150
Falls with major injury	0.67%	0.77% 0.1 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 150
Discharge self-care score	59.62%	53.69% 5.9 pts better	Numerator 62 · Denominator 104
Discharge mobility score	41.35%	50.94% 9.6 pts worse	Numerator 43 · Denominator 104
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	2%	2.29% 0.3 pts better	Numerator 3 · Denominator 150 · Adjusted rate 1.88%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.87%	7.12% 0.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 146 · Observed rate 6.85% · Lower 95% interval 3.81%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	5.56%	8.2% 2.6 pts worse	Numerator 7 · Denominator 126
Staff flu vaccination coverage	16.34%	42% 25.7 pts worse	Numerator 25 · Denominator 153
Discharge function score	64.42%	56.45% 8 pts better	Numerator 67 · Denominator 104
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 36 · Denominator 36
Transfer of health information to patient	100%	96.28% 3.7 pts better	Numerator 79 · Denominator 79
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	20%	25.2% 5.2 pts worse	Numerator 17 · Denominator 85

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.6	1.6 About the same	1.9 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	1.5 0.3 pts better	1.8 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.0%	93.6% 3.6 pts worse	93.4% 3.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.1% · Q2 92.6% · Q3 89.9% · Q4 84.5% · 4Q avg 90.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.4%	95.4% 2 pts better	95.5% 1.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.5%	3.8% 1.3 pts better	3.3% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	24.6% 24.6 pts better	11.4% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.0%	5.6% 1.6 pts better	5.4% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 4.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	29.8%	23.5% 6.3 pts worse	19.6% 10.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.3% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 30.8% · Q4 27.9% · 4Q avg 29.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.6%	14.8% 1.2 pts better	16.7% 3.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.1% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	9.7%	13.3% 3.6 pts better	16.3% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	7.4%	11.7% 4.3 pts better	14.9% 7.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.4%	0.4% About the same	1.0% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.3%	24.2% 3.1 pts worse	19.8% 7.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.9% · Q2 20.5% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 25.3% · 4Q avg 27.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.4%	4.1% 2.7 pts better	5.1% 3.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	37.7%	81.6% 43.9 pts worse	81.7% 44 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 70.2% · Q2 46.3% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 14.7% · 4Q avg 37.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.0%	10.5% 2.5 pts better	12.0% 4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.0% · Observed 7.6% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.5%	1.3% 0.2 pts worse	1.6% 0.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	57.0%	79.0% 22 pts worse	79.7% 22.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 57.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.0%	22.4% 1.4 pts better	23.9% 2.9 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.0% · Observed 19.0% · Expected 21.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-06 · Fire 2026-01-06

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-11-01 · Fire 2024-11-01

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-25 · Fire 2023-10-25

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2026-02-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2026-02-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-02-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2026-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2026-02-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-12-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-11-17

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-25

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2023-11-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Hendricks County Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 44 facilities 2018-12-01

Fenoughty, Deanna