Valparaiso, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 28,699 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Valparaiso is located on the southern crest of the Valparaiso Moraine, which is up to 300 feet high.
Cultural Attractions
Valparaiso University provides much of this town’s culture, including the Brauer Museum of Art.
Recreation
Valparaiso University’s sports teams provide entertainment for fans, and the city has a number of parks and golf courses.
Historical
The city was named after the Battle of Valparaiso in the War of 1812, where Commodore David Porter, the county’s namesake, was defeated.
Fun Fact
Valparaiso was once called the “City of Churches.”
| Air quality [details] | 117 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 88.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 470 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 24 / 47 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 8 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Living Center-Valparaiso | Valparaiso, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of The Willows | Valparaiso, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Valparaiso Care And Rehabilitation Center | Valparaiso, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Whispering Pines Health Care Center | Valparaiso, IN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Valparaiso | Valparaiso, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Waters Of Duneland, The | Chesterton, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Living Center-Fountainview Place | Portage, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | Portage, IN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | Hobart, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sebo'S Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Hobart, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Living Center-Merrillville | Merrillville, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lincolnshire Health Care Center | Merrillville, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Merrillville, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Spring Mill Health Campus | Merrillville, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Towne Centre Health Care | Merrillville, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Chicagoland Christian Village | Crown Point, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Colonial Nursing Home | Crown Point, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St Anthony Home | Crown Point, IN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Wittenberg Lutheran Village | Crown Point, IN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Simmons Loving Care Health Facility | Gary, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| South Shore Health & Rehabilitation | Gary, IN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Timberview Health Care Center | Gary, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arbors At Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Continuing Care Center Of Laporte Hospital | La Porte, IN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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