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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village
503 Otis R Bowen Dr, Munster, IN 46321 · Lake County
68
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 86% full (96 of 112 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Munster
Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Munster, IN, with 112 certified beds and an average of about 96 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.53 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.53 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Munster, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 112
- Avg. residents/day
- 96
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 155662
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
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,950–$12,650/mo (median $10,460) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,530–$8,060/mo (median $5,960) | 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
- 4.53
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.78
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.1%
- 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)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-18Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-08-18Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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.
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2024-09-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
503 Otis R Bowen Dr, Munster, IN
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How much does Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village cost?
Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Munster, 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 Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village?
Staff provide about 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village?
Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village have availability?
Typically 86% full (96 of 112 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village offer?
Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village in Munster, IN offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 112 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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