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HomeIndianaLife Care Center of Michigan City

Life Care Center of Michigan City

802 Us Highway 20 East, Michigan City, IN 463602198727251
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 79 residents per day (66% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 14 deficiencies (inspected Aug 8, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.52 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 44.9%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Michigan City is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Michigan City, Indiana with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored at average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
79
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 18, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
La Porte
Last Inspection
Aug 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (36)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 6 more deficiencies

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 Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.52 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.97 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.9%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
MICHIGAN CITY MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
AGARWAL, BIKASHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
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
PHILLIPS, TERRIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
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
FENOUGHTY, DEANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Michigan City?▾
Life Care Center of Michigan City has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Life Care Center of Michigan City had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Michigan City had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 8, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Michigan City?▾
Life Care Center of Michigan City provides 3.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.87 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.9%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Michigan City have?▾
Life Care Center of Michigan City has 120 certified beds with an average of 79 residents per day, resulting in approximately 66% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Michigan City?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Michigan City, Indiana with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Michigan City nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →