LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS — Nursing Home in VALPARAISO, IN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 92 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 61.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 155158 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.57 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.75 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (March 25, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 25, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
Life Care Center of the Willows is a 92-bed nursing home in Valparaiso, Indiana. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the Indiana average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
The facility’s most recent inspection record is relatively clean, with only a single non-severe citation noted. You should ask how they are addressing the care-plan and care-delivery gaps flagged on inspection—especially around meeting residents’ nutrition, behavioral health needs, honoring treatment preferences, and avoiding unnecessary restraints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS reports 3.57094 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has 92 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION — 2/5 — 1.0 mi
- AVALON SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS — 3/5 — 1.2 mi
- BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - VALPARAISO CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 1.3 mi
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO — 5/5 — 1.9 mi
- IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT CHESTERTON — 1/5 — 7.0 mi
- ADDISON POINTE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 8.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.