Life Care Center of Michigan City

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Michigan City, IN

CMS overall rating

802 Us Highway 20 East, Michigan City, IN 46360 View map

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Life Care Center of Michigan City accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Michigan City accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Michigan City

Life Care Center of Michigan City is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Michigan City, Indiana. It’s operated by Michigan City Medical Investors Limited Partnership and located on US Highway 20 near I-94 in La Porte County. The community offers skilled nursing, memory care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and respite care with 24-hour staffing. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome.

The 3-star CMS overall rating reflects sub-ratings at or above Indiana’s average across all four categories, with staffing 17.6 percent above state benchmark on a case-mix adjusted basis. Occupancy has climbed steadily to 100 percent in the latest inspection in May 2025, showing strong local demand. Over four years on file, the facility averaged 12.3 deficiencies annually, 193 percent above Indiana’s 4.2 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. The 2023 surveys carried the most weight: a 14-deficiency annual survey cited oxygen flow rate errors for multiple residents, missing psychotropic medication monitoring, pressure ulcer and skin tear care failures, and an insulin administration error, alongside documentation and kitchen sanitation deficiencies; a simultaneous 17-deficiency life safety survey found emergency preparedness documentation not updated and multiple fire system maintenance gaps. Surveys from 2024 and into 2025 have been considerably lighter, with five or fewer deficiencies each, suggesting improvement. Substantiated complaints in 2024 and 2025 have centered on care coordination failures: delayed physician notification, incomplete discharge documentation, and fall intervention updates not implemented for a resident with four falls.

Amenities feature a fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop.

The facility is ideal for residents in La Porte County who need post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care. It has near-full occupancy and an improving compliance trajectory following a difficult 2023.

Facility Direct Line (219) 872-7251

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 28m per day

vs avg

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +12% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	37m per day	▼ 7% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	51m per day	▲ 12% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 5m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 5m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▲ 12% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	27m per day	■ Avg State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

58 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

38 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 81 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

68%

Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

81 / 120

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified

StatusActive

IssuanceOctober 1, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026

License Number24-000236-1

CMS Certification Number155344

Life Care Center of Michigan City is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Terri Phillips.

Profit StatusFor-profit

SNF/NF (Combined)

120 units

Total beds

120 units

Safety Features24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Medical DirectorBikash Agarwal

Director of NursingChris Birdsong

ContactTerri Phillips, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Independent & Assisted Living

Fax(219) 874-8571

Pets not allowed

Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

Certified Dietitian

Community Re-Entry Program

Complimentary Wireless Internet

Daily Activity Schedule

Family/Resident Councils

Fine Dining Program

Flat-Screen Tvs

Flexible Visiting Hours

Full-Time

Certified Activity Director

Homelike Setting

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards

Library

Non-Smoking Facility

Pet Visitors Allowed

Private And Semiprivate Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Religious Services

Patient/Family Education Program

Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

Transportation Services

Religious Services

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 85 deficiencies 5 complaints 21 inspections

Inspection Score

10 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Latest Inspection October 28, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	85	36	This facility has 136% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (85 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 136% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	21.3	9	This facility has 137% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (21.3 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 137% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4	1.9	This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 111% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	21	19	This facility has had 11% more total visits than the Indiana average (21 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	9	7	This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	43%	37%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (43% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 6% worse
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	13	13	This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	5	5	This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	1.3	1.3	This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated.
The March 31, 2025 complaint investigation cited deficiencies for failing to notify responsible parties timely of falls and not updating fall interventions.
The June 14, 2024 recertification survey found five deficiencies including untimely MDS transmission, improper oxygen flow rates, incomplete food logs, and incomplete pre-employment physical exams.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 7

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

5.14

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

26 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

36 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 28, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 28, 2025

Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Aug 08, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 08, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 114

Employees 107

Contractors 7

Staff to resident ratio 1.33 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 52

Average shift 7.6 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 36,477

Nursing staff breakdown

7.3 hours

8.2 hours

7.8 hours

Contractor staffing

149 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	35	0	35	13,317	92	100%	7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	0	13	5,463	92	100%	8.2
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	3,624	92	100%	7.3
Medication Aide/Technician	5	0	5	2,185	91	99%	8.6
Physical Therapy Aide	6	0	6	1,633	73	79%	7.2
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	1,525	77	84%	7.4
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,439	65	71%	8.1
Nurse Aide in Training	10	0	10	1,331	73	79%	6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	949	65	71%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	896	64	70%	8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	601	68	74%	6.9
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	497	61	66%	8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	492	64	70%	7.7
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	452	55	60%	8.2
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	323	66	72%	3.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	321	42	46%	7.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	265	56	61%	4.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	62	8	9%	7.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	45	3	3%	15
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	42	6	7%	5.3

35 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

13 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 99%

6 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 79%

5 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 84%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 71%

10 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 79%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 71%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 74%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 66%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 60%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 72%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 46%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 61%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 9%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 7%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 5.5

31% better than State average

State average: 8.0

Functional decline score 12.1

29% better than State average

State average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.5%

54% better than State average

State average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 7.4%

49% better than State average

State average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.3%

5% better than State average

State average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 6.6%

70% worse than State average

State average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.4%

24% worse than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.9%

50% better than State average

State average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 5.5%

77% better than State average

State average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 7.4%

40% better than State average

State average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% better than State average

State average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 94.7%

In line with State average

State average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.91

43% better than State average

State average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.26

15% better than State average

State average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Average State avg: 2.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.4%

11% better than State average

State average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

38% better than State average

State average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 79.2%

In line with State average

State average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.1%

8% worse than State average

State average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits 10.4%

In line with State average

State average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury 0.7%

In line with State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 70.8%

32% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 43.7%

14% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 22 days

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Total residents 86

Medicare

16.3% of residents

Medicaid

67.4% of residents

Private pay or other

16.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Michigan City from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 70.3% ↑ 5.5pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $211.9K ↑ ~$187.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.3M ↑ ~$746.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin 1.8% ↑ 1.6pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	76.0%	75.2%	74.3%	77.7%	73.9%	72.5%	67.1%	73.0%	64.3%	61.5%	64.8%	70.3%
Beds	116	116	107	107	104	104	106	118	118	118	118	118
Net Income	$1,328,869	$1,008,092	$265,604	$443,547	$703,122	$1,160,659	$707,308	$332,167	$439,757	$353,975	$313,987	$217,367
Gross Revenue	$9,111,653	$9,676,899	$9,270,287	$10,168,823	$10,233,000	$10,833,843	$10,388,293	$12,335,247	$11,424,412	$13,147,581	$14,527,678	$16,525,620
Operating Expenses	$7,198,523	$7,299,738	$7,210,386	$7,542,078	$7,475,624	$7,645,074	$7,489,222	$9,695,784	$10,148,602	$9,819,484	$10,605,659	$11,466,624
Net Patient Income	$1,324,839	$1,003,201	$261,305	$434,339	$691,272	$1,154,359	$701,666	$321,839	-$219,127	$217,654	$24,088	$211,852
Net Patient Revenue	$8,523,362	$8,302,939	$7,471,691	$7,976,417	$8,166,896	$8,799,433	$8,190,888	$10,017,623	$9,929,475	$10,037,138	$10,629,747	$11,678,476
Payroll Costs	$4,024,360	$4,391,125	$4,124,800	$4,344,859	$4,422,075	$4,638,578	$4,532,634	$5,206,839	$5,155,811	$5,269,757	$5,533,296	$6,280,179
Operating Margin %	15.5%	12.1%	3.5%	5.5%	8.5%	13.1%	8.6%	3.2%	-2.2%	2.2%	0.2%	1.8%
Medicare %	24.5%	23.3%	22.3%	27.0%	32.8%	37.6%	35.4%	36.3%	30.7%	36.0%	33.3%	25.9%
Medicaid %	61.1%	64.9%	68.3%	60.6%	56.2%	52.3%	51.6%	55.5%	56.0%	49.4%	53.3%	58.1%
Private %	14.4%	11.8%	9.4%	12.4%	11.0%	10.1%	12.9%	8.3%	13.3%	14.5%	13.3%	15.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$265	$260	$250	$263	$286	$319	$316	$339	$358	$379	$381	$386
Cost/Day	$224	$229	$241	$249	$262	$277	$289	$328	$366	$371	$380	$379
Avg Length of Stay	96.3 days	99.8 days	104.3 days	86.4 days	83.9 days	76.4 days	58.3 days	58.0 days	65.9 days	53.6 days	55.2 days	58.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$11.7M

Net patient income

$211.9K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$11.7M

Net patient income

$211.9K

Other income

$5.5K

Payroll costs

$6.3M 53.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.2M

Total costs

$11.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (42% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 40%

Private pay 42%

Medicaid 18%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 36%

Private pay 47%

Medicaid 17%

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Who is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Michigan City?

Chris Birdsong is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Michigan City?

Life Care Center of Michigan City is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Terri Phillips.

Is Life Care Center of Michigan City in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Michigan City has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Michigan City?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of Michigan City's license number is 24-000236-1.

When does Life Care Center of Michigan City's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of Michigan City's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Michigan City?

Life Care Center of Michigan City's occupancy is 68%.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Michigan City?

No, Life Care Center of Michigan City has a no-pet policy.

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Life Care Center of Michigan City

Overview of Life Care Center of Michigan City

Quality ratings

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Capacity and availability

About this community

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Ownership & Operating Entity

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

35 Certified Nursing Assistant

13 Licensed Practical Nurse

13 Registered Nurse

5 Medication Aide/Technician

6 Physical Therapy Aide

5 Speech Language Pathologist

3 RN Director of Nursing

10 Nurse Aide in Training

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Administrator

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

4 Qualified Social Worker

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions