01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-06 | 5 | 2026-01-06 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-11-01 | 6 | 2024-11-01 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-25 | 6 | 2023-10-25 | 0 |
CMS CCN 1553312026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Valparaiso
3405 N Campbell Rd · Valparaiso, IN 46385 · Porter County
Certified beds110CMS provider file
Recent citation rows30current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
30 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-01-06 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-302026-01-06 · HEALTHF0684Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-302026-01-06 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-302026-01-06 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-302026-01-06 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-302026-01-06 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0341Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-06 · FIREK0927Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132024-11-01 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-032024-11-01 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-032024-11-01 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-032024-11-01 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-032024-11-01 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-032024-11-01 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-032024-11-01 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-01 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-01 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-2003 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ENGELS, ERINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- GENTRY, MARKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/12/2022
- STARKEY, TYLERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
- WAITE, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
- WHICKER, TIMOTHYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/12/2022
- FENOUGHTY, DEANNAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/2023
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- VALPARAISO OPERATIONS, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- FENOUGHTY, DEANNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/2023
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- JANECZKO, AMBERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- LAY, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- NALLARI, SURYAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2019
- PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2018
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.60per resident day
RN hours0.79per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.20per resident day
Staff turnover23.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Valparaiso ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Avalon Springs Health Campus61 beds · CMS overall 4/539 citation rowsBrickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center85 beds · CMS overall 4/517 citation rowsLife Care Center Of The Willows92 beds · CMS overall 1/581 citation rowsValparaiso Care & Rehabilitation164 beds · CMS overall 1/549 citation rows