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LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (VALPARAISO, Indiana)

3405 N CAMPBELL RD, VALPARAISO, Indiana 46385

Phone: 2194621023

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
110
Avg Residents/Day
97.2
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Porter
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.820.68+0.14
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.513.73-0.22
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover27.6%45.9%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-01Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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