Golden Living Center-valparaiso in Valparaiso, IN
Golden Living Center-valparaiso is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Valparaiso, Indiana (Porter county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Golden Living Center-valparaiso includes: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
They have 85 beds and a daily average of 77.4 residents (which would leave,on average, 7 beds available). Golden Living Center-valparaiso participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Corporation ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
Golden Living Center-valparaiso received an overall rating from CMS of 2 stars compared to the IN average of 3.12 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We encourage you to leave one of your own if you are familiar with their services. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior and nursing care questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
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Due to COVID-19, many nursing homes have new procedures and changing (if any) visiting hours in place. As such we have temporarily removed any visiting hours we provide to avoid confusion. We advise calling Golden Living Center-valparaiso to see what their current protocols for visiting and placement appointments are.
Golden Living Center-valparaiso COVID-19 Info
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 amongst residents for Golden Living Center-valparaiso was Week 06 - Jun 28.
In total, which is not necessarily a number of currently infected patients, 77 resident cases and 53 staff cases of confirmed COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) according to reporting from CMS. In our most recent data (Week 29 - which ended on: Dec 6) they reported 1 new cases.
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Overall Rating: 2/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 251 Sturdy Rd in Valparaiso Indiana 46383.
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They can be reached by phone at (219) 462-6158.
Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.
Prices and Length of Stay
The average length of stay at Golden Living Center-valparaiso is approximately 32.9 days. (this may include both short and long-term care (LTC) visits).
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Golden Living Center-valparaiso to Medicare is $460.79 per day (compared to a Indiana average of $581.81) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $416.14 per day (after any deductible and coinsurance).
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact Golden Living Center-valparaiso directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at Golden Living Center-valparaiso is approximately 79 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 23 men and 40 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at Golden Living Center-valparaiso with the following conditions:
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Medicare and Medicaid participation for Golden Living Center-valparaiso began on Oct 03, 1972.
Blood Admin, Clinical Labs, Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Social Services, Therapeutic Qualified Activities, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Vocational Services, X-rays
Ownership Changes: 5
Last Ownership Change: 09-01-2012
Medicaid ID: 100271400
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): BLUE CROSS (CALIFORNIA)
CMS Regional Office: Chicago
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 85
Multi-Facility Name: Golden Living Centers
Staff Size
Golden Living Center-valparaiso provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.46 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 4.86 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at Golden Living Center-valparaiso. Read how FTE is defined.
Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 2 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars
Staff Rating: 2 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 2 stars
Registered Nurses Rating: 3 stars 
Long Term Stay Rating: 2 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 3 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Valparaiso:
Avalon Springs Health Campus
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
Golden Living Center-valparaiso in VALPARAISO, Indiana has 85 beds compared to the Indiana average of 96.87 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 77.4 residents compared to the IN average of 65.76 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 91.06% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Indiana average of 67.88% and a national average of 81.38%.
Golden Living Center-valparaiso's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
2 stars compared to the IN average of 3.12 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
2 stars compared to the IN average of 2.75 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
2 stars compared to the IN average of 2.68 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
2 stars compared to the IN average of 3.75 and a National average of 3.62. - RN Only Rating:
3 stars compared to the IN average of 2.83 and a National average of 3.15. - Long Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the IN average of 3.74 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the IN average of 3.3 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 2.29 for Golden Living Center-valparaiso versus the IN average of 3.17 and a national average of 3.20.
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for Golden Living Center-valparaiso
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Hendricks County Hospital | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Valpariaso Operating Llc | Operational/managerial Control |
| Rasmussen-jones, Holly | Operational/managerial Control |
| Barger, Dennis | Officer |
| Corbin, Kathleen | Officer |
| Culpepper, Yvonne | Officer |
| Dillon, Terry | Officer |
| Edmundson, Michael | Officer |
| Engels, Erin | Officer |
| Komenda, John | Officer |
| Lawson, David | Officer |
| Sparzo, John | Officer |
| Speer, Kevin | Officer |
| Urban, Kimberly | Managing Employee |
Hospitals near Golden Living Center-valparaiso
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Porter Valparaiso Hospital
814 Laporte Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 263-4600 Acute Care Hospitals |
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