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HomeIndianaLife Care Center of Lagrange

Life Care Center of Lagrange

0770 North 075 East, Lagrange, IN 467612604637445WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(74 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
87
certified

How Life Care Center of Lagrange Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IN average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IN average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IN average
2.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.71 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.67 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
49.1%
IN average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Indiana average of 2.8/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 11, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Lagrange County 65+
5,611
13.9% of county
County Population
40,364
Lagrange County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Life Care Center of Lagrange is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lagrange, Indiana with 87 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
87
Avg Residents/Day
45.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 13, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lagrange
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Apr 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Mar 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.25 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.71 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.39 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.1%
RN Turnover
55.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (31)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ENGELS, ERINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
GENTRY, MARKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
STARKEY, TYLERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WAITE, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WHICKER, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
FENOUGHTY, DEANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
BERNACCHI, TINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 10, 2024
CROSS, CINDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
FENOUGHTY, DEANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
HENRY, TERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
PECHIN, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
THURMOND, JOANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
ENGELS, ERINTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
GENTRY, MARKTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
STARKEY, TYLERTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WAITE, JOHNTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WHICKER, TIMOTHYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITALADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 27, 2025
LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 14, 2025
BERNACCHI, TINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 10, 2024
PECHIN, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Lagrange and nearby alternatives.

All Indiana facilities
Life Care Center of Lagrange
Lagrange, INCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Lagrange, IN2,112 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Orchard Pointe Health Campus
Kendallville, IN15.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Avalon Village
Ligonier, IN16.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN17.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Kendallville Manor
Kendallville, IN17.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Majestic Care of Goshen
Goshen, IN20.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,036
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Lagrange
Lagrange, IN · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Lagrange, IN
2,112 ft2/52/51/5None recorded
Orchard Pointe Health Campus
Kendallville, IN
15.2 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Avalon Village
Ligonier, IN
16.6 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN
17.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Kendallville Manor
Kendallville, IN
17.0 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
Majestic Care of Goshen
Goshen, IN
20.9 mi1/51/51/5$16,036

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Lagrange?▾
Life Care Center of Lagrange has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Lagrange cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Lagrange participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Lagrange had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Lagrange had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 24, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Lagrange?▾
Life Care Center of Lagrange provides 3.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, 0.78 LPN hours, and 2.25 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.1%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Lagrange have?▾
Life Care Center of Lagrange has 87 certified beds with an average of 45.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 52% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Lagrange?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana, including 1 in Lagrange. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Lagrange?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Lagrange has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 74 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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