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Life Care Center Of The Willows

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

1000 ELIZABETH DR, Valparaiso, IN 46383

92 Beds
Medicare Since 1974

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1000 ELIZABETH DR
Valparaiso, IN 46383

About Life Care Center Of The Willows

Nursing home overview and details

Life Care Center Of The Willows is a government-operated nursing home in Valparaiso, IN, serving Porter County and the surrounding community. The facility has 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 65 residents.

Life Care Center Of The Willows has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974, bringing 52 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Valparaiso, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds92
Avg. Residents/Day65
OwnershipGovernment - County
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPorter
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Life Care Center Of The Willows has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Life Care Center Of The Willows provides 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.65 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 47.1%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 40.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.05 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.65
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.46
Total Nurse Turnover Rate47.1%
RN Turnover Rate40.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.05

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Life Care Center Of The Willows has received 2 fines totaling $14,886. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines2 ($14,886)
Total Penalties2

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About Life Care Center Of The Willows

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of The Willows?

Life Care Center Of The Willows has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Life Care Center Of The Willows have?

Life Care Center Of The Willows has 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 65 residents.

What type of facility is Life Care Center Of The Willows?

Life Care Center Of The Willows is a government - county nursing home serving Porter County in Valparaiso, IN.

How many doctors practice at Life Care Center Of The Willows?

3 physicians are affiliated with Life Care Center Of The Willows. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Life Care Center Of The Willows have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Life Care Center Of The Willows has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·