Life Care Center of the Willows
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Valparaiso, IN
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Life Care Center of the Willows

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Valparaiso, IN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Life Care Center of the Willows accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of the Willows

Life Care Center of the Willows is a 92-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Valparaiso, Indiana, which serves Porter County residents. Skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care with 24-hour staffing are offered. Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The inspection record defines the 2-star CMS overall rating. Over three years on file, the facility averaged 21.7 deficiencies annually, 417 percent above Indiana’s average of 4.2 , with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. The January 2024 cycle was the most significant in the window, with simultaneous 13-deficiency annual and life safety surveys. The annual findings spanned ADL care failures for three residents, a care plan not completed within 48 hours of admission, seizure and fall safety failures, unnecessary drug use across three residents, and an environment with marred walls, cracked fixtures, and dirty floors in both units; the concurrent life safety survey found sprinkler heads obstructed and coated in debris, fire and smoke dampers not inspected since 2020, and corridor doors propped open. Two substantiated complaint findings involve abuse reporting failures: a May 2023 investigation found verbal abuse not timely reported to the state agency, and a March 2024 investigation found an abuse allegation involving a CNA not reported at all to the Indiana Department of Health. An April 2023 substantiated complaint identified missing care plans for a resident with escalating self-harm behaviors and failure to engage psychiatric services. Staffing runs counter to the health inspection picture, the CMS staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 17.6 percent above Indiana’s average.

A fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop are among the amenities.

With current availability given occupancy near the state average, the facility is geared toward residents in Porter County needing skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 67.6% Below IN avg. ▼ 67.6% Below IN avg.IN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below IN avg. ▼ 64.4% Below IN avg.IN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.0% Above IN avg. ▲ 22.0% Above IN avg.IN average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 2.2% Below IN avg. ▼ 2.2% Below IN avg.IN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 106th out of 280 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 29m per day
Rank #106 / 280Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 280 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 280 Indiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Indiana avg (3h 26m per day)
vs Indiana avg
+1%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +14% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 39m per day ■ Avg State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 43m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 5m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 3m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 5m per day ▲ 14% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 29m per day ▲ 7% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
74 days
Bed community size
92-bed community Rank #277 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 433 homes in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #132 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 homes in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #562 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 562nd out of 587 homes in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #226 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 226th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
60 / 92
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number24-000078-1
CMS Certification Number155158

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of the Willows is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Tami Adams.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
92 units
Total beds
92 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Medical DirectorMichael Mirochna
Director of NursingJennifer Florence
ContactMs. Tami Adams (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Contact Information

Fax(219) 477-4746

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 108 deficiencies 7 complaints 21 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #349 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 349th out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (200% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (168% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (30% above)
• Total complaints (40% above)
• Complaints per year (35% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Inspections (at IN avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 10836 This facility has 200% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (108 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 200% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.11.9 This facility has 168% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (5.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 168% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 2119 This facility has had 11% more total visits than the Indiana average (21 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 107 This facility has 43% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 48%37% This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (48% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 11% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1313 This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 75 This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 2.31.7 This facility has 35% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↑ 35% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The January 27, 2025 Post Survey Revisit found the facility fully compliant with emergency preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements, correcting prior deficiencies.
  • The December 17, 2024 survey cited 9 deficiencies including failed emergency drills, incomplete generator testing, malfunctioning hazardous doors, and unsafe electrical wiring.
  • The facility had multiple substantiated abuse-related complaints in 2023 and 2024 involving failure to report verbal and physical abuse incidents as required.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 7

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
41 Rank #235 / 282Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 282 homes in Indiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Indiana State average, with a ranking across all 282 IN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
5.86 Rank #224 / 282Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 282 homes in Indiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Indiana mean across 282 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

31 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious health citations
2
233% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations Indiana average: 0.2

2 serious citations Indiana average: 0.6

39 moderate citations Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Sep 29, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 29, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 13, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 13, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 103
Employees 97
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 1.61 : 1
1609275% more staff per resident than Indiana average
Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1 Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1See full Indiana ranking
Avg staff/day 36
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with Indiana average
Indiana average: 7.7 hours Indiana average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full Indiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,774

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 11 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 42 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

67 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 2

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4204211,34892100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse110113,50792100%8.4
Registered Nurse120122,3439199%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,0686470%7.9
Medication Aide/Technician4048898188%7.6
RN Director of Nursing3037926267%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2026418997%7
Administrator1015286672%8
Speech Language Pathologist4045176672%6.4
Mental Health Service Worker1015046368%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024545863%7.8
Dietitian1014445863%7.7
Qualified Social Worker4044347076%5.7
Physical Therapy Assistant1013494852%7.3
Nurse Aide in Training2022292932%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide3031663336%5
Medical Director0223833%9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0442989%3.2
42 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 88%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 67%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 76%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 52%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 32%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 36%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 9%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $25K Rank #1 / 282Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 282 homes in Indiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Indiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 282 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
8% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 3
116% more fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $25K
Indiana average $27K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.8
40% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.2
28% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Indiana avg: 4.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.1%
83% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.6%
54% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.0%
14% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
26% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
11% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.9%
88% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.3%
25% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.7%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.72
70% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.65
11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Indiana avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.0%
9% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.6%
17% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.6%
23% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.6%
56% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.9%
140% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 51.9%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 48.5%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 64
Medicare
4
6.3% of residents
Medicaid
48
75% of residents
Private pay or other
12
18.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Individual
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.8M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$256.2K
For-profit Individual
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.8M Rank #177 / 282Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 282 homes in Indiana for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Indiana average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$256.2K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #185 / 282Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 282 homes in Indiana for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.2M 53.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #140 / 282Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 282 homes in Indiana for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Indiana average. Well-run Indiana facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (37% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.

Admissions
265 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 29%
Medicaid 34%
Discharges
293 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 53%
Medicaid 31%

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Address 5.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Valparaiso's city center to Life Care Center of the Willows's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Valparaiso
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Facility 85
IN AVG 116
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Facility 89.4%
IN AVG 65.4
Rank #35 / 423
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Facility 3.34
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Facility 85
IN AVG 83
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Facility 14
IN AVG 25.0
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$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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43.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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Life Care Center of the Willows
NH
SNF
Valparaiso
92
Facility 92
IN AVG 116
Rank #277 / 433
65.2%
Facility 65.2%
IN AVG 65.4
Rank #226 / 423
0%
3.48
Facility 3.48
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #106 / 280
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Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
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69
Facility 69
IN AVG 83
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41
Facility 41
IN AVG 25.0
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5.9
Facility 5.9
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #224 / 282
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Tami Adams
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
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$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #185 / 282
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Indiana

Life Care Center of the Willows is located in VALPARAISO, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of the Willows

Who is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of the Willows?

Jennifer Florence is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of the Willows.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of the Willows?

Life Care Center of the Willows is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Tami Adams.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of the Willows?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of the Willows's license number is 24-000078-1.

When does Life Care Center of the Willows's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of the Willows's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of the Willows?

Life Care Center of the Willows's occupancy is 65%.

How long has Life Care Center of the Willows been in business?

Life Care Center of the Willows has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of the Willows?

No, Life Care Center of the Willows has a no-pet policy.

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