AVALON SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS

Avalon Springs Health Campus is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 2400 Silhavy Road in Valparaiso, Indiana (ZIP 46383), within Porter County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 61 certified beds. As a county government facility, it operates under public ownership rather than private or nonprofit management. According to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) data, Avalon Springs Health Campus holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, aligning with the national average. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, again consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score in that category, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is notably above typical national levels. CMS star ratings are based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures drawn from MDS assessments and other data sources. Avalon Springs Health Campus is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities generally applies to short-term rehabilitative or post-acute care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limits. Medicaid coverage is available for longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria set by the state of Indiana. Individuals and families seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (219) 462-1778 to clarify current availability and payment options. In comparison to national benchmarks, Avalon Springs Health Campus performs above average overall, with a 4-star overall rating exceeding the national mean of 3.0 stars. The facility's most distinguishing metric is its 5-star quality measure rating, which places it among the higher-performing facilities in that domain at the national level. Its health inspection and staffing ratings, each at 3 stars, are consistent with average performance across comparable facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their representatives may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing hours per resident per day, and individual quality measure scores to support a thorough evaluation of care options in the Valparaiso area.