Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Nursing Home · Valparaiso, IN
CMS certification number155331
Contact & location
3405 N Campbell RDValparaiso, IN 46385
Porter County
- Phone
- (219) 462-1023
- ZIP code
- 46385 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 110
- Residents per day
- 97.2 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 27, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.60 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.79 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.97 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.20 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.3 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 23.5 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 13 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-06 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2024-11-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2023-10-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-25 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-25 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-25 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County Hospital (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Janeczko, Amber (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nallari, Surya (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valparaiso Operations, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenoughty, Deanna (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engels, Erin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gentry, Mark (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starkey, Tyler (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whicker, Timothy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenoughty, Deanna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Janeczko, Amber (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nallari, Surya (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valparaiso Operations, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engels, Erin (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gentry, Mark (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starkey, Tyler (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, John (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whicker, Timothy (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Valparaiso?
Life Care Center of Valparaiso has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Valparaiso have?
It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 97 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Valparaiso been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Valparaiso?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as government - county. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Valparaiso?
(219) 462-1023. The facility is located at 3405 N Campbell RD, Valparaiso, IN 46385.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.