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Life Care Center of Valparaiso

3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN, 46385

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Life Care Center of Valparaiso, with 17 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
110
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.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Porter Co. avg 2.5Indiana avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Porter Co. avg: 2.5. Indiana avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

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.

17
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62023
62024
52026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

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.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.66%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.57%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.16%

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
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

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 / organizationRole
Engels, ErinMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Gentry, MarkMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Starkey, TylerMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Waite, JohnMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Whicker, TimothyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Fenoughty, DeannaCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Valparaiso Operations, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fenoughty, DeannaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fletcher, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Henry, TerryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Janeczko, AmberOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lay, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Nallari, SuryaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, ForrestOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Swanker, RichardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Thurmond, JoanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ziegler, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Engels, ErinTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Gentry, MarkTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Starkey, TylerTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Waite, JohnTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Whicker, TimothyTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Hendricks County HospitalADP OF THE SNF
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Valparaiso Operations, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Janeczko, AmberADP OF THE SNF
Nallari, SuryaADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF

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3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso
Porter County · IN · 46385
110 certified beds41.4992, -87.0660

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center of Valparaiso's CMS rating?

Life Care Center of Valparaiso has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 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 Valparaiso located?

Life Care Center of Valparaiso is located at 3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 in Porter County, and CMS lists 110 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center of Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Life Care Center of Valparaiso's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center of Valparaiso's CMS overall rating is 5 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 Valparaiso's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Valparaiso'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)
155331
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
110
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 17 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 6, 20260554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Jan 6, 20260684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Jan 6, 20260695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Jan 6, 20260757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Jan 6, 20260880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Nov 1, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 1, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 1, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 1, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 1, 20240690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Nov 1, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2024
Oct 25, 20230577CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 25, 20230684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 25, 20230688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 25, 20230695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 25, 20230812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 25, 20230881DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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