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Avalon Springs Health Campus
2400 Silhavy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Dec. 27, 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Assisted Living Pricing
Standard Studio: $4,909 per month
Larger Studio: $5,589 per month
Respite Care Pricing
Daily Rate: $199 (up to 30 days)
Pet Deposit
Amount: $250
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Exclusive Interview Insights
Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Dec. 27, 2023. Here's what we learned:
About Avalon Springs
Avalon Springs is a comprehensive senior living community that offers both assisted living and skilled nursing services to cater to the diverse needs of its residents. The community provides a nurturing environment where seniors can receive the care and support they need.
Accommodations
The community offers various living options, including studio apartments. The apartments are designed with seniors in mind, ensuring comfort and accessibility.
Availability
There is currently no waitlist for the assisted living services, allowing for immediate availability for those in need. However, there is a waitlist for the skilled nursing side of the community.
Respite Care
Avalon Springs provides respite or short-term stays for individuals who may need temporary care, with a maximum duration of 30 days.
Pet Policy
The community is pet-friendly, allowing small dogs and cats on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that residents do not have to part with their beloved pets.
Staffing
The staff at Avalon Springs includes licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and qualified medication aides (QMAs), ensuring that there is always a qualified medical professional available. An RN is always present in the building.
Medical Support
For assisted living residents, Dr. Michael Marachna provides medical care, while the skilled nursing side has access to both Dr. Marachna and Dr. Gasper.
Safety Measures
Residents' safety is a priority, with call buttons installed in each room to ensure help is readily available when needed.
Complaint Resolution
Avalon Springs has a formal process for handling complaints, utilizing an online concern form that generates reports and facilitates resolutions, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
Dining Experience
The community is transitioning to a restaurant-style dining experience with open dining times, moving away from fixed meal schedules to offer residents more flexibility and a more enjoyable dining atmosphere.
Family Communication
Communication with families is maintained through various channels, including Facebook, monthly newsletters, and the posting of monthly calendars within the facility, keeping families informed and engaged with the community life.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Reports of neglect, including leaving residents in soiled briefs, not addressing pain control, and poor communication from the corporate office.
- Issues with refunds for overpayment not being processed in a timely manner.
- Visitation restrictions after 5:00 PM and required scheduling for visits a week in advance, causing inconvenience for working family members.
- Concerns about the quality of care, including residents being left in front of TVs, lack of assistance with mobility, and inadequate bed safety measures.
Positive Reviews:
- High praise for the facility's cleanliness, well-kept environment, and the variety of food options and activities.
- Staff described as friendly, caring, and going above and beyond for residents and their families.
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation services highly commended for their excellence.
- Special mention of the facility's attention to detail, safety, and cleanliness by the housekeeping staff.
- Positive work environment highlighted by employees, with a focus on teamwork, resident care, and professional growth opportunities.
Mixed Reviews:
- Some reviews mention excellent care and staff, while others report neglect and a focus on profit over patient care.
- Visitation policies and refund processing times were points of contention for some family members.
Overall, Avalon Springs Health Campus has received a range of reviews, from highly positive experiences regarding the care, staff, and facilities, to serious concerns about the quality of care and management practices. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these varied experiences when making decisions about care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 20, 2012
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 61
Total current residents: 52
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-01-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-27 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-27 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-27 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-27 | B | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-27 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-19 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-19 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-19 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-19 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-09-19 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-12-19 | 2023-01-13 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-15 | D | Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2019-07-09 | 2019-08-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-07-09 | 2019-08-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-07-09 | 2019-08-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-19 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Valparaiso which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 32,626 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $76,112, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 51.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 46 days of snow and 172 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.64 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.66 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 222.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Strack and Van Till
1.0 miles awayMeijer
1.2 miles awayALDI
1.5 miles awayTown and Country
1.5 miles awayOld World Market
2.4 miles awayTransportation
Dune Park
10.8 miles awayPortage/Ogden Dunes
12.1 miles awayBeverly Shores
12.8 miles awayMiller
14.6 miles awayBus Stations
ChicaGo DASH
2.6 miles awaySam's Club
14.2 miles awaySouthlake Mall
14.8 miles awayMerillville Plaza
14.9 miles awayCostco
15.4 miles awayBanks
Teachers Credit Union
1.0 miles away1st Source Bank
1.0 miles awayChase Bank
1.2 miles awayTCU Teachers Credit Union
1.3 miles awayCentier Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Valparaiso Medical Center
1.0 miles awayNorthwest Health Porter Regional Hospital
4.4 miles awayPortage Hospital
9.0 miles awayMidwest Center for Youth and Families
11.8 miles awaySaint Mary Medical Center
12.1 miles awayPharmacies
Gil's Drugs
2.4 miles awayFagen Pharmacy
7.2 miles awayWalgreens
10.0 miles awayCVS
11.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
15.6 miles awayDentists
Growing Smiles
1.1 miles awayKessler Family Dental And Associates
11.4 miles awayDental Image
11.9 miles awayAspen Dental
14.3 miles awayEndodontic and Periodontic Associates LTD
14.6 miles awayParks
Two Hundred East Park
0.5 miles awayGlenrose Park
1.0 miles awayThomas Jefferson Nature Preserve
1.0 miles awayFairground Park
1.4 miles awayKirchoff Park
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Lake Park Plaza
14.3 miles awayMarquette Mall
14.7 miles awayMaple Lane Mall
16.8 miles awayThe Village Mall
17.7 miles awayCulture
Center for the Arts
1.9 miles awayChicago Street Theater
2.3 miles awayMartin Luther King Cultural Center
2.4 miles awayMemorial Opera House
2.4 miles awayAmphitheater
4.7 miles awayRestaurants
Jade Garden
0.9 miles awayBurgerhaus - Valparaiso
1.0 miles awayBangkok Thai & Sushi
1.2 miles awayKosmos
1.3 miles awayRed Robin
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