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HomeIndianaLife Care Center of the Willows

Life Care Center of the Willows

1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN 463832194644858
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
92
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $14,886

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 92 certified beds with an average of 62.3 residents per day (68% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Nov 13, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $14,886 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.67 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 45.6%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of the Willows is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Valparaiso, Indiana with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. The facility scored below average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
62.3
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 15, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Porter
Last Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (42)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Sep 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Apr 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jan 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 12 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$14,886
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 21, 2023
$7,443
FineApr 21, 2023
$7,443

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.67 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.6%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2018
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
ADAMS, TAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
CROSS, CINDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
FENOUGHTY, DEANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
HENRY, TERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
MIROCHNA, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
THURMOND, JOANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
FENOUGHTY, DEANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of the Willows?▾
Life Care Center of the Willows has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of the Willows had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of the Willows had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 13, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $14,886 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of the Willows?▾
Life Care Center of the Willows provides 3.67 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.75 LPN hours, and 2.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of the Willows have?▾
Life Care Center of the Willows has 92 certified beds with an average of 62.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 68% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of the Willows?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Valparaiso, Indiana with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Valparaiso nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →