LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS
Nursing home in Valparaiso, IN
📍 1000 ELIZABETH DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 2 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 4 / 5 Beds: 92 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS Overview
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Valparaiso, IN with 92 certified beds.
Reported performance includes overall CMS rating of 2 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 4 / 5.
Facility profile details include ownership listed as For profit - Individual, provider type listed as Medicare and Medicaid, resident and family council status: Resident council listed.
Families in Valparaiso often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS a Good Nursing Home?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 4 / 5. The available data lists 2 fines totalling $14,886.00.
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 4 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 58.00
Number of Fines: 2
Total Fines: $14,886.00
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 155158
Address: 1000 ELIZABETH DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383
County / Parish: Porter
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 92
Average Residents Per Day: 62.3
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.799
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.753
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.799, LPN hours: 0.753.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 45.6%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 40.0%
City: Valparaiso
State: IN
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 62.3, total nursing staff turnover: 45.6%, registered nurse turnover: 40.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has 92 certified beds.
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS Medicare or Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS located?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS is located at 1000 ELIZABETH DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383.
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