Golden Living Center-Valparaiso

251 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso IN, 46383

Resident Review Score
5.2
|
Average
Starting price

$5,242

For this area
$$$
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Golden Living Center-Valparaiso is a nursing home in Valparaiso, IN, with 85 certified beds. Golden Living Center-Valparaiso is a senior care company operated by Golden LivingCenters. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Golden Living Center-Valparaiso offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Golden Living Center-Valparaiso offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $7,841 and range up to $9,020 per month. The average price in the community is $8,431, which is higher than the average cost of $5,060 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 1.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are nine hospitals within 25 miles of Golden Living Center-Valparaiso. The two closest hospitals are Porter Regional Hospital, which is 6.1 miles away, and St Mary Medical Center Inc, which is 12.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 2.

Some of the key amenities available at Golden Living Center-Valparaiso are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(219) 462-6158

Room Pricing
Assisted Living
One BedroomStarting at$5,242

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
5.2
|
Average
#4 in Valparaiso, IN
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved5
Loved1
Good0
Average1
Below Average8

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a wealth of positive feedback from a variety of reviewers, noting particularly the compassionate, kind, and caring nature of the staff. Many praised the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff, particularly in challenging circumstances such as managing behavioral issues and providing care under COVID-19 restrictions. Efforts to maintain a clean and welcoming environment have also been highlighted, reinforcing the community's commitment to offering a comfortable and nurturing space for residents and their families. The staff’s dedication to their roles and the overall positive atmosphere have been key factors in the satisfaction expressed by reviewers.
However, amidst the positive comments, there was a singular note of dissatisfaction mentioned by one reviewer regarding the charging for parking at a related facility, suggesting an area that might merit reevaluation. This point of contention did not detract significantly from the community's otherwise stellar reviews but signaled an opportunity for improvement in ensuring every aspect of the experience aligns with the high standards of care and service noted by others.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Golden Living Center-Valparaiso

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

85
153.3

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4
2.5

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.6

Local Avg

quality

3
3.2

Local Avg

staff

2
2.3

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
3.2

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.1

Local Avg

fines

0
3.8

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$111,623

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.4

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
2.9

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

46
50.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

13
47.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - VALPARAISO CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    155137

  • Provider SSA county code

    630

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    October 03, 1972

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Golden Living Center-Valparaiso

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Pet Friendly
Housekeeping

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

13 Health Complaint Deficiencies

16 Total Deficiencies Reported

31 Total Complaints Reported

9 Health Standard Deficiencies

Accommodations

Wifi

Garden

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Telephones

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Occupancy

74 Current Occupants

85 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Library & Computer Lounge

Rehabilitation Gym

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Complimentary Transportation

Housekeeping

On-site Maintenance Personnel

Care

Cardiac Care

Dental Care

Diabetic

Dialysis

Hearing Care

Hospice

IV Therapy

Medication Management

Memory Care

Nurses

Nursing Care

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Outpatient Therapy

Pain Management

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Vision Care

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Chapel

Medicare Participant Since 10/03/1972

Pet Friendly

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Porter-Starke Services Inc

701 Wall St

Distance: 1.9 miles

Porter Regional Hospital

85 East Us Hwy 6

Distance: 6.1 miles

Hind General Hospital Llc

101 W 61St Ave

Distance: 12.0 miles

Churches

Life Bridge Christian Church

1705 Laporte Avenue, Valparaiso

Distance: 0.2 miles

St Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center

1511 Laporte Avenue, Valparaiso

Distance: 0.3 miles

Faith Church - Valparaiso

S, 1155 Sturdy Road, Valparaiso

Distance: 0.5 miles

Resident Review Score
9.3
|
Most Loved
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