LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO
3405 N CAMPBELL RD, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Quality Measures
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO is a 110-bed government-owned nursing facility in Valparaiso, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Valparaiso, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.7% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO with other nursing homes in Valparaiso.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 110 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO's rating advantage in Valparaiso?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Valparaiso
Valparaiso sits in Porter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 27,776 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $72,255
- Median home value
- $193,500
Demographics for Porter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Valparaiso.
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