LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO

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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 May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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