Nursing homes in Valparaiso, IN

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Valparaiso, part of the Porter area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Valparaiso, Indiana, seeking long-term or rehabilitative care have access to five nursing homes located within the 46383 and 46385 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in Porter County hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Life Care Center of Valparaiso stands out with a top-tier 5-star rating, providing a high-quality benchmark for families evaluating area clinical support.

Homes
5
Avg overall
3★
-0.1 vs national
Avg staffing
2.6★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 5 homes
5
1 (20%)
4
2 (40%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
2 (40%)

Provider mix in Valparaiso

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Valparaiso

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • No home in Valparaiso reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 2 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Valparaiso

  1. 1
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - VALPARAISO CARE CENTER
    BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    AVALON SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS
    TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
    1.0
  5. 5
    VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION
    AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large
    1.0

All homes in Valparaiso

LIFE CARE CENTER OF VALPARAISO
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · Government
5.04035
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - VALPARAISO CARE CENTER
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
4.04034
AVALON SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS
TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · Government
4.03035
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE WILLOWS
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · Government
1.01034
VALPARAISO CARE & REHABILITATION
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large · Not for Profit
1.02014

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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