About Life Care Center of Michigan City
Life Care Center Of Michigan City, located in MICHIGAN CITY, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Michigan City
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.57 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Life Care Center of Michigan City provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 52 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 52 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 24.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 13.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.6% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 92.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 94.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 79.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 28.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 7.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 6 complaints
- 2025: 4 complaints
- Total: 10 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- BIKASH AGARWAL ADP OF THE SNF
- BIKASH AGARWAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CINDY CROSS INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- ERIN ENGELS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ERIN ENGELS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DEANNA FENOUGHTY CORPORATE OFFICER
- DEANNA FENOUGHTY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARK GENTRY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MARK GENTRY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL ADP OF THE SNF
- TERRY HENRY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHIGAN CITY MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHIGAN CITY MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ADP OF THE SNF
- TERRI PHILLIPS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRI PHILLIPS ADP OF THE SNF
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TYLER STARKEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- TYLER STARKEY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOAN THURMOND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN WAITE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOHN WAITE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- TIMOTHY WHICKER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- TIMOTHY WHICKER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miller's Merry Manor | N/A | 4 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | N/A | 5 |
| Miller's Health and Rehab By Miller's Merry Manor | N/A | 3 |
| Hamilton Grove | N/A | 4 |
| Miller's Merry Manor | N/A | 2 |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | N/A | 4 |
| Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| Spring Mill Health Campus | N/A | 2 |
| Life Care Center of Michigan City | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Michigan City directly at 2198727251. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.