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Life Care Center Of The Willows

1000 Elizabeth Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated $6,241

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,262
  • Average State Price: $5,428
  • Average National Price: $7,508

    • Life Care Center Of The Willows Description

    Life Care Center Of The Willows is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Valparaiso, Indiana and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 making it the 9th highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.5
    Life Care Center Of The Willows
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 69 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 9 out of 10 communities in Valparaiso
  • Ranking in State: 640 out of 861 communities in IN

    • Food and Dining D

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness D

    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Indiana

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B

    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with many highlighting the positive aspects and a few expressing serious concerns. Positive feedback often mentions the friendly and helpful staff, the clean and homey atmosphere, and the personalized care provided to residents. Many reviewers appreciate the facility's efforts to involve residents in activities and the community, and the compassionate care extended to their loved ones, especially those requiring specialized attention such as dementia care or end-of-life support.

    Several reviews commend the facility for its person-centered approach, noting that staff members from various departments work together to ensure residents feel valued and cared for. The involvement in community events and the emphasis on making residents feel like family are frequently praised. Some reviewers have had multiple family members stay at the facility and would recommend it to others based on their positive experiences.

    However, there are critical reviews that raise concerns about the quality of care, with one particularly distressing account of a resident's health deteriorating due to alleged negligence, leading to a tragic outcome. Another review accuses the facility of dismissing a resident's health complaints, which also had severe consequences.

    Overall, while many reviews reflect satisfaction with the care and environment provided at the facility, the negative experiences shared by some families highlight the importance of thorough research and consideration when choosing a care facility for a loved one.

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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management

    Services

    Housekeeping And Laundry Services

    Activities

    Community Re-Entry Program

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Family/Resident Councils

    Full-Time, Certified Activity Director

    Patient/Family Education Program

    Religious Services

    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Flexible Visiting Hours

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping And Laundry Services

    Room Amenities

    Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-Screen TVs

    Private And Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program

    Transportation

    Transportation Services

    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed

    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5

    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 15, 1974
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 100
    Total current residents: 59
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident

    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 4
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $9750

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-10 2023-01-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-01-10 2023-01-26 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-01-10 2023-01-26 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-01-10 2023-01-26 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 C Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2021-11-04 2022-04-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-11-04 2021-11-29 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-02-11 2020-03-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2020-02-11 2020-03-03 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-02-11 2020-03-03 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-18 2023-05-19 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2023-04-21 2023-05-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-04-21 2023-05-11 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-04-21 2023-05-11 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2023-04-21 2023-05-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 D Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2023-01-03 2023-01-26 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2022-06-02 2022-06-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2022-06-02 2022-06-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-06-02 2022-06-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-12-28 2021-11-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-06 2020-01-05 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-10-19 $9,750
    2021-10-19 $15,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Valparaiso which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 32,626 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $76,112, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 51.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 46 days of snow and 172 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.64 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.66 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 222.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Town and Country
    0.7 miles away
    ALDI
    1.1 miles away
    Strack and Van Till
    1.1 miles away
    Old World Market
    1.2 miles away
    Meijer
    1.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Dune Park
    11.6 miles away
    Portage/Ogden Dunes
    12.2 miles away
    Beverly Shores
    13.9 miles away
    Miller
    14.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    ChicaGo DASH
    1.4 miles away
    Sam's Club
    13.3 miles away
    Southlake Mall
    13.9 miles away
    Merillville Plaza
    14.0 miles away
    Costco
    14.5 miles away

    Banks

    Chase Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Centier Bank
    0.9 miles away
    TCU Teachers Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Teachers Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    1st Source Bank
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Valparaiso Medical Center
    0.6 miles away
    Northwest Health Porter Regional Hospital
    5.1 miles away
    Portage Hospital
    8.7 miles away
    Midwest Center for Youth and Families
    10.8 miles away
    Saint Mary Medical Center
    11.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Gil's Drugs
    1.1 miles away
    Fagen Pharmacy
    7.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    9.9 miles away
    CVS
    10.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    15.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Growing Smiles
    1.3 miles away
    Kessler Family Dental And Associates
    10.3 miles away
    Dental Image
    10.8 miles away
    Derek M. Stephens, DDS
    15.0 miles away
    Hugh P. Seller, D.D.S.
    15.3 miles away

    Parks

    Kirchoff Park
    0.3 miles away
    Fairground Park
    0.4 miles away
    Glenrose Park
    0.5 miles away
    Banta Center
    0.5 miles away
    Thomas Jefferson Nature Preserve
    0.5 miles away

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    Shopping

    Lake Park Plaza
    15.6 miles away
    Marquette Mall
    16.0 miles away
    The Village Mall
    17.1 miles away
    Maple Lane Mall
    18.0 miles away

    Culture

    Center for the Arts
    0.9 miles away
    Memorial Opera House
    1.1 miles away
    Chicago Street Theater
    1.1 miles away
    Martin Luther King Cultural Center
    1.1 miles away
    Amphitheater
    4.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    La Cabaña
    0.7 miles away
    Kin Khao Thai & Sushi Bar
    0.8 miles away
    Kosmos
    0.8 miles away
    Bangkok Thai & Sushi
    0.8 miles away
    Gelsosomo's Pizzeria
    0.9 miles away

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