Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 92 Rank #233 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 341 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #114 / 338Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 338 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #181 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 466 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
46 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #206 / 324Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 324 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 324. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
60.9% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Indiana average: 65.7%
Occupied beds
56 / 92

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (RCF)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 9 days
License Number24-010757-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc, and administered by Judith Sipich.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
92 units
Total beds
92 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingHOPE POZIL

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 548-8197

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Piano
Activities
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge Memory Care
Specific ProgramsHealth and Safety
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,665 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDementia-friendly menus allow residents to embrace freedom and independence as they decide what they want to eat.
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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.

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.

Overall vs. IN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (72% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (82% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)

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. 633 This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 82% better Rank #42 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 42nd out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.02.47 This facility has 21% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 2.47).↑ 21% worse Rank #207 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 207th out of 309 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 309 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 219 This facility has had 89% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (2 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 27 This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 100%58% This facility has 42 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (100% vs. IN avg 58%).↑ 42% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 213 This facility has had 85% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (2 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer

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

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 28 This facility has had 75% fewer complaint visits than the Indiana average (2 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1 / 4
Suite
1
315 - 625 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Valparaiso's city center to Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (Glendale Medical Center)

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Compare Memory Care around Valparaiso

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 122
Rank #201 / 341
Yes
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 38
Rank #451 / 466
1 Bed / Studio
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #8 / 324
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 122
Rank #233 / 341
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 38
Rank #181 / 466
Suite
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 8
Rank #114 / 338
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #206 / 324
-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 122
Rank #255 / 341
No--
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #27 / 324
-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

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Indiana

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care 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 Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care?

Hope Pozil is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care?

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc, and administered by Judith Sipich.

Is Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care in a walkable area?

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care's license number is 24-010757-1.

When does Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care?

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care's occupancy is 60.9%.

How long has Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care been in business?

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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