Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Scout 86Valparaiso, IN · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Valparaiso's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC
1532 Calumet Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311 · Lake County
Ignite Medical Resorts specializes in advanced clinical rehabilitation paired with elevated hospitality and operates locations across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (95 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dyer, IN, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 95 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ignite Medical Resorts network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.06 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 22 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,281 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.06 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •22 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Dyer options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 95
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Ignite Medical Resorts
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 155840
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,950–$12,650/mo (median $10,460) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.06
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.41
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 22
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,281)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (74 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-07-31Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-07-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-06-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality 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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | Fine | $8,281 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Concierge services
Location
1532 Calumet Avenue, Dyer, IN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC
How much does Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC cost?
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Dyer, IN area typically runs $8,950–$12,650 per month (median $10,460, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC?
Staff provide about 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC?
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC has 74 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC have availability?
Typically 95% full (95 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC offer?
Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC in Dyer, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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