Starfile / Indiana

LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS

1000 ELIZABETH DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383 · CCN 155158

Inspection history vs Indiana & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$14,886

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Facilities in chain

194

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (41)2 actual harm

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0688Provide 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.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0693Ensure 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.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-09-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-11-13 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-03-15 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0688Provide 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.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0758Implement 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.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11

    Actual harm

40. GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11

    Actual harm

41. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.