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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Michigan City
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Michigan City. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Michigan City. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-10-28 | 2025-11-19 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-10-28 | 2025-11-19 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-08 | 2025-10-06 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-09-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-18 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-18 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-09-11 | 2024-10-04 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2024-09-11 | 2024-10-04 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-08-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-08-08 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-06-14 | 2024-08-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-12 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-07-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-30 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-30 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-30 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-11 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | N |