Life Care Center of the Willows
1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · Government - County.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 92
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Engels, Erin | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Gentry, Mark | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Starkey, Tyler | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Waite, John | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Whicker, Timothy | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Fenoughty, Deanna | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Adams, Tami | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Cross, Cindy | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Fenoughty, Deanna | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Fletcher, Todd | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Henry, Terry | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Lay, Lisa | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Mirochna, Michael | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Aubrey | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Forrest | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Swanker, Richard | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Thurmond, Joan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ziegler, James | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Engels, Erin | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Gentry, Mark | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Starkey, Tyler | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Waite, John | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Whicker, Timothy | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Hendricks County Hospital | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Adams, Tami | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Mirochna, Michael | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Preston, Forrest | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Porter County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooverwood CCN 155001 | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $25,124 |
| Mason Health Care Center CCN 155003 | Warsaw, IN | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 155005 | Anderson, IN | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the CCN 155006 | Wabash, IN | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Majestic Care of Bloomington CCN 155019 | Bloomington, IN | 3 | 3 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Willows of Shelbyville CCN 155022 | Shelbyville, IN | 2 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of the Willows's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of the Willows has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of the Willows located?
Life Care Center of the Willows is located at 1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 in Porter County, and CMS lists 92 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of the Willows have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of the Willows over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Life Care Center of the Willows's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of the Willows's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 10 facilities in Porter County, and 3.16 across Indiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Life Care Center of the Willows's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of the Willows's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 155158
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 92
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 38 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0552 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0693 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0757 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0881 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0921 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 0921 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0583 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0686 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0881 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 0561 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 1, 2024 |
How to verify this data
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