Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

2501 Valparaiso St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 View Map

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care is a Memory Care Home in Indiana

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care is a Memory Care Home in Indiana

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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.

(219) 548‑2770

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 92

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 56.5%
Occupancy rate
56.5%
Bed community size
92-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
57%
Occupied Beds
52 of 92
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

Indiana average: 68%

Facility Type
ASSISTED LIVING / RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (RCF)
License Date
January 9, 2024
License Expiration
August 31, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-010757-1

Ownership & operating entity

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care is legally operated by BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES INC, and administrated by JUDITH SIPICH.

Profit status: PROFIT

Type Of Units

Residential
92 units
Total beds
92 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems: Emergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: HOPE POZIL
Contact: Mr. Andy Smith, CEO

Care Services

Nursing Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Memory Care

Contact Information

Fax: (219) 548-8197

Additional Policies & Features

Housekeeping: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Alert System
Pet Friendly
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard and Garden
Porch
Wi-Fi
Landscaped Grounds
Fireside Living Room
Postal Services
Piano

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily programs support wellness and honor your loved one’s strengths.
Branded Programs
Clare Bridge Memory Care
Specific Programs
Clare Bridge Memory Care, Clare Bridge Solace
Operating Hours
Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,665

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dementia-friendly menus allow them to embrace freedom and independence as they decide what they want to eat.
Meals Included
Yes
Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care – Menu
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Memory Care

Type of Rooms Available

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

2 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

1 with citations

1 without citations

Indiana average: 11 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

3 citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 19 citations

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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Floor Plan
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Places of interest near Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Address 1.6 miles from city center

Address 2501 Valparaiso St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
  • General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
  • IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
  • Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • 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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Requires level-of-care determination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
Indiana CHOICE

CHOICE Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual).
  • IN Specifics:
    Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Indiana SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • IN Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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