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3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (opens Google Maps) · Porter County · (219) 462-1023· 110 certified beds · avg 97 residents/day · certified since Mar 27, 1989 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684
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. F-0554
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. F-0695
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0554 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0757 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0657 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0688 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0690 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0688 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0881 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0577 |
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 5).
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 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.
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What these staffing numbers mean →
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.60 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Life Care Center of Valparaiso. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
Showing 20 of 30 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 10 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
CMS lists this facility under the chain Life Care Centers of America — 194 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 193 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, the | 12.0 mi | Hobart, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Casa of Hobart | 12.9 mi | Hobart, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155331.
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