Life Care Center of the WillowsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- CCN
- 155158
- Ownership type
- Government, county
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day
- 66
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of the Willows an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 27 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 17 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Indiana is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Porter County median | Indiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 10 homes in the county, 507 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Indiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 27 Jan 2026 | 17 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Nov 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Indiana median | Indiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.45 | 3.60 | 3.68 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.24 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 49.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Indiana median
- 45.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 45.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.5% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.7% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.7% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, county
- Legal business name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP | Operational/managerial control | 1 Oct 2018 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 Oct 2018 | |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2018 | |
| Hendricks County Hospital | Adp of the snf | 24 Feb 2025 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 14 Mar 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Porter County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation | Valparaiso | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 17 Dec 2025 | |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | Valparaiso | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | Valparaiso | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Jul 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | Valparaiso | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 6 Jan 2026 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton | Chesterton | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 24 Feb 2026 | |
| Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center | Chesterton | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Chesterton Manor | Chesterton | 1 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 6 Mar 2025 | |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center | Portage | 2 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 12 Jan 2026 | |
| Miller's Merry Manor | Portage | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 6 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of the Willows (CCN 155158). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-the-willows-valparaiso-in-155158/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of the Willows last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 25 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Life Care Center of the Willows?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, county. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP and Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of the Willows a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Indiana as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.