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LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS

Grade C 78/100 composite score

For profit - Individual

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

92

Ownership

For profit - Individual

Total Fines

$14,886

Last Survey

N/A

1000 ELIZABETH DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383
2194644858

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.80h
LPN
0.76h
CNA
2.13h
Total
3.69h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2018

100%

CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

ADAMS, TAMI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

FENOUGHTY, DEANNA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2023

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

LAY, LISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

MIROCHNA, MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2019

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

FENOUGHTY, DEANNA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2023

Penalties & Fines (2)

$14,886total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Apr 21, 2023Fine$7,443
Apr 21, 2023Fine$7,443

Health Inspection Deficiencies (41)

September 29, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2025
0921EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2025
November 13, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0881DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
March 15, 2024Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 11, 2024
January 3, 2024Health13 deficiencies
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0770DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0881DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0921EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2024
May 18, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 19, 2023
April 21, 2023Health4 deficiencies2 severe
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2023
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2023
0692GActual harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2023
0740DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2023
January 3, 2023Health14 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0604DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0685DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0888DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023
0921EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 26, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS in VALPARAISO, Indiana has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 78 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has 41 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS been fined?

Yes. LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has $14,886 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS has 92 certified beds with approximately 62 current residents (67% occupancy). The facility is located at 1000 ELIZABETH DR, VALPARAISO, Indiana 46383. It is a for profit - individual facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.