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Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation
606 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation, in Valparaiso, Indiana, is certified for 164 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the American Senior Communities chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 8, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Porter Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 29 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.3 | 33.0 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.4% | 49.3% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Dec 2025, 9 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 Feb 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 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 | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.4%, RNs 35.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | 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 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 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 | 4.6% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.2% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County. Chain: American Senior Communities (90 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Porter County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | Valparaiso | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15.5 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | Valparaiso | 61 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 45.9 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | Valparaiso | 85 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 16.5 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center | Chesterton | 100 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center | Portage | 186 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 15.6 | — | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | Portage | 66 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 36.4 | — | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Chesterton Manor | Chesterton | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton | Chesterton | 70 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 75.7 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Porter County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.