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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Rensselaer Care Center
1309 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 47978 · Jasper County
Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Rensselaer, IN.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.
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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rensselaer
Rensselaer Care Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Rensselaer, IN, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.64 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.9%, 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 $128,311 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.64 hrs/resident/day)
- •22 deficiencies at last survey
- •$128,311 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Rensselaer options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 155287
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
- 3.64
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.51
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.9%
- 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 ($128,311)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-05-06
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-05-06Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-05-06Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
2026-05-06Severity 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…
2026-05-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2026-05-06Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2026-05-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-05-06Severity 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.
2026-05-06Severity 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | Fine | $128,311 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1309 E Grace St, Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer Care Center
How much does Rensselaer Care Center cost?
Rensselaer Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Rensselaer Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Rensselaer Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Rensselaer Care Center?
Rensselaer Care Center has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-05-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Rensselaer Care Center have availability?
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Rensselaer Care Center offer?
Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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