Life Care Center of the Willows

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of the Willows?

Jennifer Florence is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of the Willows.

Q: Who is the owner of Life Care Center of the Willows?

The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of the Willows is Hendricks County Hospital.

Q: What is the license number of Life Care Center of the Willows?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of the Willows's license number is 24-000078-1.

Q: When does Life Care Center of the Willows's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of the Willows's license expires on September 30, 2025.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of the Willows?

Life Care Center of the Willows's occupancy is 65%.

Q: Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of the Willows?

Tami Adams is the administrator of Life Care Center of the Willows.

Q: How many beds does Life Care Center of the Willows have?

Life Care Center of the Willows has 92 beds.

CMS overall rating

1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 View map

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Life Care Center of the Willows accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of the Willows accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of the Willows

Life Care Center of the Willows is a 92-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Valparaiso, Indiana, which serves Porter County residents. Skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care with 24-hour staffing are offered. Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The inspection record defines the 2-star CMS overall rating. Over three years on file, the facility averaged 21.7 deficiencies annually, 417 percent above Indiana’s average of 4.2 , with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. The January 2024 cycle was the most significant in the window, with simultaneous 13-deficiency annual and life safety surveys. The annual findings spanned ADL care failures for three residents, a care plan not completed within 48 hours of admission, seizure and fall safety failures, unnecessary drug use across three residents, and an environment with marred walls, cracked fixtures, and dirty floors in both units; the concurrent life safety survey found sprinkler heads obstructed and coated in debris, fire and smoke dampers not inspected since 2020, and corridor doors propped open. Two substantiated complaint findings involve abuse reporting failures: a May 2023 investigation found verbal abuse not timely reported to the state agency, and a March 2024 investigation found an abuse allegation involving a CNA not reported at all to the Indiana Department of Health. An April 2023 substantiated complaint identified missing care plans for a resident with escalating self-harm behaviors and failure to engage psychiatric services. Staffing runs counter to the health inspection picture, the CMS staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 17.6 percent above Indiana’s average.

A fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop are among the amenities.

With current availability given occupancy near the state average, the facility is geared toward residents in Porter County needing skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation.

(219) 464-4858

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 29m per day

This facility Indiana avg (3h 26m per day)

vs Indiana avg

+1%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +14% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	39m per day	■ Avg State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	43m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 5m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 3m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	29m per day	▲ 7% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

74 days

92-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

65%

Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

60 / 92

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified

IssuanceOctober 1, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2025 Expired

License Number24-000078-1

CMS Certification Number155158

Life Care Center of the Willows is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Tami Adams.

Profit StatusOther

SNF/NF (Combined)

92 units

Total beds

92 units

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorMichael Mirochna

Director of NursingJennifer Florence

ContactMs. Tami Adams

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Independent & Assisted Living

Fax(219) 477-4746

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

Certified Dietitian

Community Re-Entry Program

Complimentary Wireless Internet

Daily Activity Schedule

Family/Resident Councils

Fine Dining Program

Flat-Screen Tvs

Flexible Visiting Hours

Full-Time

Certified Activity Director

Homelike Setting

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards

Library

Non-Smoking Facility

Pet Visitors Allowed

Private And Semiprivate Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Religious Services

Patient/Family Education Program

Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

Transportation Services

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 108 deficiencies 7 complaints 21 inspections

Inspection Score

14 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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

Latest Inspection January 27, 2026 Routine

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	108	36	This facility has 200% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (108 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 200% worse Rank #353 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 353rd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	36	12	This facility has 200% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (36 vs. IN avg 12).↑ 200% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	5.1	1.9	This facility has 168% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (5.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 168% worse Rank #360 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 360th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	21	19	This facility has 11% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (21 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 11% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	10	7	This facility has 43% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	48%	37%	This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (48% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 11% worse
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	13	13	This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	7	5	This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse Rank #266 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	2.3	1.7	This facility has 35% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↑ 35% worse

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

The January 27, 2025 Post Survey Revisit found the facility fully compliant with emergency preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements, correcting prior deficiencies.
The December 17, 2024 survey cited 9 deficiencies including failed emergency drills, incomplete generator testing, malfunctioning hazardous doors, and unsafe electrical wiring.
The facility had multiple substantiated abuse-related complaints in 2023 and 2024 involving failure to report verbal and physical abuse incidents as required.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 7

Indiana average 6

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection

5.86

Indiana average 4.12

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

31 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious health citations

233% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations Indiana average: 0.2

2 serious citations Indiana average: 0.6

39 moderate citations Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations Indiana average: 0.4

Citations history (last 3 years)

Environmental moderate citation Sep 29, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 29, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 13, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 13, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 103

Employees 97

Contractors 6

Staff to resident ratio 1.61 : 1

1609275% more staff per resident than Indiana average

Avg staff/day 36

Average shift 7.5 hours

0% compared with Indiana average

Total staff hours (quarter) 24,774

Nursing staff breakdown

7.9 hours

8.4 hours

7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

67 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 2

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	42	0	42	11,348	92	100%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	0	11	3,507	92	100%	8.4
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	2,343	91	99%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,068	64	70%	7.9
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	889	81	88%	7.6
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	792	62	67%	7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	641	89	97%	7
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	517	66	72%	6.4
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	454	58	63%	7.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	444	58	63%	7.7
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	434	70	76%	5.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	349	48	52%	7.3
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	229	29	32%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	166	33	36%	5
Medical Director	0	2	2	38	3	3%	9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	29	8	9%	3.2

42 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

12 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

4 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 88%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 67%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 97%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 68%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 63%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 63%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 76%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 52%

2 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 32%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 36%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 9%

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Total fines amount $25K

8% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 3

116% more fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison

This facility $25K

Indiana average $27K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 4.8

40% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 12.2

28% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Indiana avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 2.1%

83% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 6.6%

54% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.0%

14% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 4.9%

26% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.1%

11% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 2.9%

88% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 9.3%

25% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.2%

5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 93.7%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.72

70% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.65

11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Above average Indiana avg: 2.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 74.0%

9% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 65.6%

17% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 27.6%

23% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits 4.6%

56% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury 1.9%

140% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 51.9%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 48.5%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Total residents 64

Medicare

6.3% of residents

Medicaid

75% of residents

Private pay or other

18.8% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of the Willows from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 65.0% ↓ 4.3pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $256.2K ↑ ~$71.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.2M ↑ ~$537.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin 3.3% ↑ 0.7pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	76.4%	71.2%	76.3%	85.2%	84.0%	85.9%	82.3%	79.7%	91.9%	67.8%	69.9%	69.3%	65.0%
Beds	90	88	73	74	74	78	78	78	84	84	84	84	92
Net Income	$206,091	-$288,370	-$343,734	$7,059	-$198,639	-$199,026	$308,900	$29,134	$451,881	$451,860	$578,429	$266,838	$258,755
Gross Revenue	$6,878,392	$6,637,573	$6,319,670	$7,161,885	$7,343,490	$7,438,641	$7,591,495	$5,395,146	$9,058,575	$7,148,997	$8,644,375	$8,791,254	$9,192,265
Operating Expenses	$5,707,189	$5,587,418	$5,158,323	$5,367,448	$5,396,858	$5,302,105	$5,060,924	$3,701,538	$7,083,800	$6,997,195	$7,313,457	$7,054,609	$7,540,389
Net Patient Income	$199,155	-$292,908	-$347,399	$1,777	-$207,407	-$204,438	$303,085	$19,986	$448,305	-$44,764	$317,654	$184,371	$256,163
Net Patient Revenue	$5,906,344	$5,294,510	$4,810,924	$5,369,225	$5,189,451	$5,097,667	$5,364,009	$3,721,524	$7,532,105	$6,952,431	$7,631,111	$7,238,980	$7,796,552
Payroll Costs	$3,211,011	$3,227,714	$2,907,819	$3,139,804	$3,075,650	$3,232,910	$3,054,756	$2,137,358	$3,675,208	$3,391,042	$3,588,641	$3,656,337	$4,193,953
Operating Margin %	3.4%	-5.5%	-7.2%	0.0%	-4.0%	-4.0%	5.7%	0.5%	6.0%	-0.6%	4.2%	2.6%	3.3%
Medicare %	21.1%	20.0%	17.4%	17.5%	17.1%	11.8%	14.3%	9.7%	10.0%	18.7%	10.9%	13.1%	13.0%
Medicaid %	60.4%	62.1%	67.5%	66.4%	71.3%	75.6%	79.2%	84.9%	84.1%	73.1%	79.4%	74.3%	74.2%
Private %	18.6%	17.9%	15.1%	16.1%	11.6%	12.6%	6.5%	5.4%	5.8%	8.3%	9.7%	12.6%	12.7%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$235	$230	$223	$235	$229	$214	$229	$219	$277	$333	$356	$341	$357
Cost/Day	$228	$243	$240	$235	$238	$223	$216	$218	$260	$336	$341	$332	$345
Avg Length of Stay	88.3 days	92.5 days	123.7 days	117.9 days	141.9 days	135.9 days	111.6 days	143.8 days	143.9 days	81.5 days	110.5 days	97.0 days	74.5 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$7.8M

Net patient income

$256.2K

Governmental community Operated by federal authorities.

Net patient revenue

$7.8M

Net patient income

$256.2K

Other income

$2.6K

Payroll costs

$4.2M 53.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.3M

Total costs

$7.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (37% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 37%

Private pay 29%

Medicaid 34%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%

Private pay 53%

Medicaid 31%

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Nursing Home Explorer

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).

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

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).

~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).

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.

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

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)

Who is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of the Willows?

Jennifer Florence is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of the Willows.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of the Willows?

The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of the Willows is Hendricks County Hospital.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of the Willows?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of the Willows's license number is 24-000078-1.

When does Life Care Center of the Willows's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of the Willows's license expires on September 30, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of the Willows?

Life Care Center of the Willows's occupancy is 65%.

Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of the Willows?

Tami Adams is the administrator of Life Care Center of the Willows.

How many beds does Life Care Center of the Willows have?

Life Care Center of the Willows has 92 beds.

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Life Care Center of the Willows

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

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Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

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42 Certified Nursing Assistant

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Registered Nurse

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Medication Aide/Technician

3 RN Director of Nursing

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

4 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Dietitian

4 Qualified Social Worker

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Nurse Aide in Training

3 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Medical Director

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

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