Life Care Center of the Willows, Valparaiso
1000 Elizabeth Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 · 1.3 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 92 beds
- Government-owned
Nursing Home in Valparaiso, IN · CMS Data August 2026
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center
How Does Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center Rate?
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center is a 85-bed for-profit nursing home in Valparaiso, IN. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.4 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on July 25, 2025, cited 6 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.4 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 6
- Certified beds
- 85
251 Sturdy Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.4 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.8 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.8 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 37% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 13% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | July 25, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 6 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 32% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.8% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.3% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 28% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 7.5% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 85 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 78 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| Chain or affiliated group | BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE (23 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 1972 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
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