Life Care Center of Valparaiso

Name: Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Address: 3405 N CAMPBELL RD, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, US
Telephone: 2194621023

3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 · Porter County · 110 certified beds · avg 97 residents/day · certified since Mar 27, 1989

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.39

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (17)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 6, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Jan 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Jan 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Nov 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Nov 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Nov 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Nov 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nov 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Oct 25, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Oct 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Oct 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Oct 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Oct 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
Oct 25, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	6	E
2024	6	D
2026	5	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.39	3.42	3.95	top 42% in Indiana; bottom 31% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.74	0.62	0.69	top 25% in Indiana; top 32% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.02	3.01	3.50	top 39% in Indiana; bottom 32% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.63	0.47	0.48	top 19% in Indiana; top 20% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	23.3	45.9	45.8	top 3% in Indiana; top 5% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	23.5	40.4	42.9	top 21% in Indiana; top 19% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.60, RN 0.79, weekend 3.20. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Engels, Erin	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Engels, Erin	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Fenoughty, Deanna	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Fenoughty, Deanna	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Gentry, Mark	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2022
Gentry, Mark	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2022
Hendricks County Hospital	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/21/2025
Henry, Terry	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Janeczko, Amber	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Janeczko, Amber	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/14/2025
Nallari, Surya	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019
Nallari, Surya	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2019
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Preston, Forrest	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Starkey, Tyler	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2020

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation	1.0 mi	Valparaiso, IN	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Life Care Center of the Willows	1.9 mi	Valparaiso, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Avalon Springs Health Campus	2.1 mi	Valparaiso, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center	3.1 mi	Valparaiso, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton	5.6 mi	Chesterton, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center	6.7 mi	Chesterton, IN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Chesterton Manor	6.7 mi	Chesterton, IN	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center	7.2 mi	Portage, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Miller's Merry Manor	7.5 mi	Portage, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Crown Point Health Campus	11.8 mi	Crown Point, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155331.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Valparaiso

3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 2194621023

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155331 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)