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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Spring Mill Health Campus
101 W 87TH Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · Lake County
Experience compassionate skilled nursing, assisted living, memory support, and rehabilitation services in Merrillville, Indiana.
40
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 81% 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 Merrillville
Spring Mill Health Campus is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Merrillville, IN, with 64 certified beds and an average of about 52 residents per day. It operates as part of the Casa Consulting network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.18 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.18 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Merrillville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 64
- Avg. residents/day
- 52
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Casa Consulting
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 155764
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
- 4.18
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.56
- National avg ≈ 0.75
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
- 2025-12-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (40 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-09Severity 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.
2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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.
2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-12-09Severity D — 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…
2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-07-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2025-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
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
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Library
Location
101 W 87TH Ave, Merrillville, 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 Spring Mill Health Campus
How much does Spring Mill Health Campus cost?
Spring Mill Health Campus does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Merrillville, 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 Spring Mill Health Campus's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Spring Mill Health Campus 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Spring Mill Health Campus?
Staff provide about 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Spring Mill Health Campus?
Spring Mill Health Campus has 40 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Spring Mill Health Campus have availability?
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Spring Mill Health Campus offer?
Spring Mill Health Campus in Merrillville, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 64 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lake County.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Spring Mill Health Campus — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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