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Memory Care in Valparaiso

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

Memory Care in Valparaiso

Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

2501 Valparaiso St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 View map
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 60.9%
Residents per day 56
Occupancy rate
60.9%
Residents per day
56
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

Occupancy rate
61%
11% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
56 / 92
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
Issuance January 9, 2024
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

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems: Yes
Safety Features: 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
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
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 residents' strengths.
Branded Programs
Clare Bridge Memory Care
Specific Programs
Memory Care, Activities, Dining, Health and Safety, Events and Activities
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 residents 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.

Inspection Overview

4 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 13th of 388 in Indiana

2 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 85% below Indiana avg
2 Complaint Visits Indiana avg: 8 75% below Indiana avg Ranked 29th of 367
2 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 71% below Indiana avg
6 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 82% below Indiana avg Ranked 39th of 385
2 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 83% below Indiana avg

Latest inspection

Date April 30, 2025
Other

6 total citations

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

Indiana average: 34 citations

6 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care

The most recent inspection on April 30, 2025, cited deficiencies related to maintaining safe and sanitary kitchens, including grease build-up, spills, outdated cooking liquids, and improper storage of scoops. Earlier inspections showed a mix of issues such as incomplete discharge paperwork, fire drill deficiencies, unsecured medications, food preparation errors, and infection control lapses. Complaint investigations in December 2024 and September 2023 found no substantiated deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring concerns with food safety and medication security, with some improvement in complaint outcomes but ongoing challenges in kitchen sanitation.

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

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Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care
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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Valparaiso
92
Yes
46
Suite
2
60.9%
Judith Sipich
Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc
Hope Pozil
6

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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Floor Plan
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Address 1.6 miles from city center — 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (Glendale Medical Center)

Address 2501 Valparaiso St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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