CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Valparaiso is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Valparaiso, Indiana with 110 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGELS, ERIN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| GENTRY, MARK | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 12, 2022 |
| STARKEY, TYLER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2020 |
| WAITE, JOHN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2020 |
| WHICKER, TIMOTHY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 12, 2022 |
| FENOUGHTY, DEANNA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 10, 2023 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| VALPARAISO OPERATIONS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| FENOUGHTY, DEANNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 10, 2023 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| HENRY, TERRY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| JANECZKO, AMBER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| NALLARI, SURYA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2019 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| ENGELS, ERIN | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| GENTRY, MARK | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 12, 2022 |
| STARKEY, TYLER | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2020 |
| WAITE, JOHN | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2020 |
| WHICKER, TIMOTHY | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 12, 2022 |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 14, 2025 |
| VALPARAISO OPERATIONS, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| JANECZKO, AMBER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
| NALLARI, SURYA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2019 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2018 |
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