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Life Care Center Of The Willows

1000 Elizabeth Dr · Valparaiso, IN 46383 · 92 certified beds

2194644858

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

26

Inspection history (37)

  • November 13, 2024 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-13 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-13.GOV
  • November 13, 2024 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-13 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-13.GOV
  • November 13, 2024 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-13 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-13.GOV
  • March 15, 2024 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-15 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-15.GOV
  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-03.GOV
  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0561

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · E

    Citation F0921

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-03.GOV
  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0770

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0770 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-03.GOV
  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0688

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0655

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-03.GOV
  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 3, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-03 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-03.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.46 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.46 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.46 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Government - County

CMS Care Compare chain: Life Care Centers Of America

Chain ID 311 · 194 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.5
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Hendricks County Hospital

    parent · PAC 4880505528

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical IN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · IN$8,532/mo
See full IN cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · IN$8,943/mo
See full IN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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