Best Memory Care in Valparaiso, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 memory care communities in Valparaiso, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IN
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Avg Walk Score: 25/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Valparaiso, IN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Valparaiso, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Valparaiso Senior Village
MC
AL
Valparaiso
100
Facility 100
IN AVG 116
Rank #234 / 431
Yes
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 40
Rank #533 / 551
1 Bed / Studio
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #9 / 410
A-Jaclyn WolskiFfi Valparaiso Tenant LLCNicole Grieger7
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 290
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 36
Rank #113 / 318
2.4
Facility 2.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #175 / 309
Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care
MC
Valparaiso
92
Facility 92
IN AVG 116
Rank #276 / 431
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 40
Rank #233 / 551
Suite
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 417
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #265 / 410
-Judith SipichBrookdale Senior Living Communities IncHope Pozil2-
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 36
Rank #42 / 318
3.0
Facility 3.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #207 / 309
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Valparaiso
85
Facility 85
IN AVG 116
Rank #305 / 431
No--
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #37 / 410
-Tiffany SydowHendricks County HospitalMelissa Hershmann7
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #104 / 318
2.1
Facility 2.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #143 / 309

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Valparaiso.

Overview of Valparaiso Senior Village

Take in the beauty of Valparaiso, IN, with the blissful community of Valparaiso Senior Village, which offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stay. With its dedication to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-tier care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals available around the clock. The community also collaborates with physicians, home health, therapy providers, and hospice to meet residents’ ever-changing needs.

Here, residents are empowered to live actively and blissfully with a full calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs tailored to their interests and wellness. Enjoy hassle-free dining with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and food preferences while accommodating special diets of those who require them. Transportation assistance, mobility assistance, and medication management are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Residents spend their golden years without worries surrounded by pet-friendly amenities and welcoming spaces.

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Overview of Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Brookdale Valparaiso is a specialized memory care community located in Valparaiso, Indiana. They provide compassionate and respectful care to seniors facing challenges from Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community offers personalized memory care through their Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia and their Solace program for advanced stages. With consistent care assignments and tailored care plans, Brookdale Valparaiso ensures each resident receives the attention and support they need in a comfortable, home-like setting.

Dedicated to providing an encouraging environment to its residents, Brookdale Valparaiso offers an array of amenities designed to make resident’s lives comfortable. This includes an emergency alert system, pet-friendly policies, a library, beauty/barber shop, and landscaped grounds. Residents can relax on the porch, enjoy the fireside living room, or play the piano. Additional services such as postal services and personal solutions are also available, all within a peaceful and quiet atmosphere with easy access to the city center.

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Overview of Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center

Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center is a skilled nursing facility at 251 Sturdy Rd in Valparaiso, Indiana, offering nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite services under one roof. The community is operated by Hendricks County Hospital and owned by Valpariaso Operating LLC, with Tiffany Sydow serving as administrator and Melissa Hershmann as director of nursing. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families more than one way to cover a stay here. As a newer addition to the area, having opened about a year ago, it offers facilities and programs built with current standards in mind.

The community has 85 beds and currently runs at about 89 percent occupancy. Residents stay an average of 151 days, a length that reflects both post-acute rehab and longer-term nursing care. Daily nursing support is substantial, with total nursing care averaging roughly 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day, supplemented by registered nurse and licensed practical nurse coverage along with nurse aide staffing.

Clinically, the home centers on rehabilitation, with short-term rehab, outpatient therapy, and respite care available alongside 24-hour staffing for residents needing ongoing support. Day-to-day comforts include transportation service, a salon, arts and crafts, cable TV, and private suites, with housekeeing, laundry, and linens handled by the community. These services support both residents recovering from a hospital stay and those settling in for longer-term care.

State inspections of this home have touched on a range of areas, from resident-rights documentation and medication administration to building systems like fire safety and emergency generators. Findings have varied across categories, with some items addressed immediately and others tracked for follow-up, reflecting the kind of ongoing oversight all licensed nursing homes go through. The location is car-dependent, so most errands and visits will involve driving rather than walking.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Valparaiso, IN

What is the average cost of memory care in Valparaiso, IN?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Valparaiso, IN is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Valparaiso, IN?

Memory care in Valparaiso, IN typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Valparaiso, IN?

Memory care communities in Valparaiso, IN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover memory care?

Indiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Indiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 memory care communities in Valparaiso, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.