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Total health inspections
4
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Valparaiso offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a warm and welcoming environment. The facility provides individualized care plans and a variety of specialized services to meet the needs of residents. It is located minutes away from Porter Health Care System locations.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
110
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
48.7%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Occupancy rate
48.7%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
19 days
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$6.2M
Surplus of revenue
$258.7K
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$6,224,818.00
Surplus of revenue
$258,718.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.0M
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
88%
Occupied Beds
97 of 110
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
December 1, 2024
Additional licensing details
License number:
24-000224-1
CMS Certification Number:
155343
Awards:
Best Nursing Home - U.S. News & World Report 2026
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Valparaiso is administrated by AMBER JANECZKO.
Profit status:
OTHER
Safety & Compliance
Safety Features:
24-hour security and fire safety systems.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Director of Nursing:
CRYSTAL CARLSON
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(219) 477-4439
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Fine dining program available.
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.
0 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Latest inspection
Date:April 3, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
26 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
26 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Valparaiso
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
+26%
+21%
+21%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46385
91
No
-
LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
83.7%
$6,224,556.00
$2,425,433.00
39%
44.90
4.1465
16
+26%+21%+21%
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
+39%
-3%
+27%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46383
85
No
-
VALPARIASO OPERATING LLC
88.3%
$9,468,265.00
$3,904,358.00
41.2%
77.90
3.3373
14
+39%-3%+27%
Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Valparaiso
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Yes
63
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Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46385
Bed Count:
91
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CCN:
155343
Occupancy:
83.7%
Home Revenue:
$6,224,556.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,425,433.00
Payroll %:
39%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1465
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+26%
+26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46383
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
VALPARIASO OPERATING LLC
CCN:
155137
Occupancy:
88.3%
Home Revenue:
$9,468,265.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,904,358.00
Payroll %:
41.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
77.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3373
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+27%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
118
Total Staff
73
Employees
45
Contractors
19,473
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 10.2 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 9.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 7.3 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
95 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
1.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
23.5%
of total hours from contractors
4,573 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 30
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Registered Nurse: 7
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 30 | 57 | 9,514 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 4 | 11 | 3,240 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1,488 | 87 | 96% | 10.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,256 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 666 | 68 | 75% | 5.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 59 | 65% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 322 | 71 | 78% | 4.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 12 | 0 | 12 | 128 | 25 | 27% | 3.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 121 | 36 | 40% | 3.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 31 | 34% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 39 | 43% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 5 | 5% | 7.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 4% | 3.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 2.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
16
Citations per inspection
4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
16 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Mar 28, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: County Government
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
51
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(5.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
26
(51%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
22
(43.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.3
21% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.2%
8% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.5%
20% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
23% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
34% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
50% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
28% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
89% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
34% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
5% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
10% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.9%
6% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Valparaiso based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
48.7%
↓ 1.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$258,718
↑ ~$127K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,324,104
↑ ~$174K vs 2022
Profit Margin
4.2%
↑ 2.0pp vs 2022
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