Nursing Home

Life Care Center of Michigan City

Nursing Home

Life Care Center of Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 View map
Overview of Life Care Center of Michigan City
Life Care Center of Michigan City offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility focuses on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, providing personalized care plans. It is located near I-94 and offers a homelike atmosphere for residents.
(219) 872-7251

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 28m per day

This home provides 2% less nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 67.5%
Residents per day (avg) 85
Occupancy rate
67.5%
Residents per day (avg)
85

Who this home usually serves

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.

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

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$16.5M
Surplus of revenue
$217.4K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$16,531,135.00
Surplus of revenue
$217,367.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.5M
33% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.9M
Total costs $16.3M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
38 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 69%

Occupied beds
81 / 120
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status Active
Issuance October 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000236-1
CMS Certification Number: 155344

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Michigan City is administrated by TERRI PHILLIPS.

Profit status: OTHER

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: 24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: CHRIS BIRDSONG
Contact: Terri Phillips

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Contact Information

Fax: (219) 874-8571

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour security and fire safety systems
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

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Fine dining program available.

Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

10 visits/inspections

Results

4 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 8 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

5 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:May 1, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

46 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 26 citations

49 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Michigan City

The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving resident care issues such as timely notification of changes, fall prevention, medication management, and documentation. Some complaints were substantiated with citations related to abuse prevention, accident hazards, and medication self-administration, while most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or found in compliance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues but also periods of compliance, with no clear worsening or consistent improvement trend.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 36
Citations per inspection
5.14

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 More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

36 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
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

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

119
Total Staff
111
Employees
8
Contractors
35,378
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse127.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse118.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant347.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
80 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
24 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
193 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3403411,20591100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse110114,51191100%8.2
Nurse Aide in Training140143,72291100%7.1
Medication Aide/Technician6063,02191100%8.5
Registered Nurse120122,72991100%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide7071,6437481%6.8
RN Director of Nursing3031,5086571%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist6061,1977987%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029886470%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant2029016470%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician2026426571%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker2025956673%8.8
Dietitian1015517279%7.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1012764044%6.9
Dental Services Staff1012763842%7.3
Qualified Social Worker4042484145%5.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1011413336%4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide011801112%7.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant06668910%5.7
Medical Director0114533%15

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
86 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
14 residents (16.3%)
Medicaid
58 residents (67.4%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (16.3%)
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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.5
31% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.1
29% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.5%
54% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.4%
49% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.3%
5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.6%
70% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.4%
24% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9%
50% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.5%
77% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.4%
40% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.7%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.4%
11% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
38% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.2%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.