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.

Bed community size
92-bed community Rank #278 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 435 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
2 years in operation Rank #128 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th 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: 46 / 100 Rank #233 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
61%
Rank #268 / 425Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 425 homes in Indiana for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 425. 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.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
56 / 92
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
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
ContactMr. Andy Smith, CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Landscaped Grounds
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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 6 deficiencies 4 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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

13 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #23 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 23rd 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: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above)
6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per year (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspections (85% below)
• Complaint visits (75% below)
Latest Inspection April 30, 2025 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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. 636 This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 83% better Rank #37 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 37th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 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.
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 212 This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.51.9 This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 21% better Rank #166 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 166th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 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.

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. 419 This facility has had 79% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (4 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 79% 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. 50%37% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 213 This facility has 85% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 85% better

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 75% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 75% better

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

  • April 30, 2025 inspection found one deficiency for unsafe and unsanitary kitchens, including grease buildup, spills, outdated liquids, and improper scoop storage affecting all 56 residents.
  • March 12, 2024 survey cited five deficiencies including unsecured medications on dementia unit, incomplete fire drills, poor infection control with COVID-19 positive staff, and improperly prepared pureed food.
  • Complaint investigations in September 2023 and December 2024 found no deficiencies and complaints were unsubstantiated.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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

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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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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

Valparaiso Senior Village
MC
AL
Valparaiso
100
Facility 100
IN AVG 116
Rank #236 / 435
Yes
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 37
Rank #534 / 587
1 Bed / Studio
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
97.0% A-Jaclyn WolskiFfi Valparaiso Tenant LLCNicole Grieger
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 83
Rank #143 / 392
7
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 293
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 36
Rank #114 / 317
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #150 / 317
Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care
MC
Valparaiso
92
Facility 92
IN AVG 116
Rank #278 / 435
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 37
Rank #233 / 587
Suite
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 8
Rank #128 / 407
60.9% -Judith SipichBrookdale Senior Living Communities IncHope Pozil
96
Facility 96
IN AVG 83
Rank #23 / 392
2-
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 36
Rank #37 / 317
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #166 / 317
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
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NH
RC
SNF
Valparaiso
85
Facility 85
IN AVG 116
Rank #308 / 435
No
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 37
Rank #562 / 587
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1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
89.4% -Tiffany SydowHendricks County HospitalMelissa Hershmann
85
Facility 85
IN AVG 83
Rank #126 / 392
7
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 293
32
Facility 32
IN AVG 36
Rank #166 / 317
2.1
Facility 2.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #235 / 317

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. Somewhat walkable. 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 61%.

Does Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care on this page.

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