Occupancy rate
51%
26% lower than Indiana averageIndiana average: 68%
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.
Life Care Center of Lagrange
Nursing Home in Indiana
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Lagrange
Nursing Home in Indiana
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of LaGrange is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in LaGrange, Indiana. It offers a homelike atmosphere with a focus on individualized care plans for each resident. The center provides a variety of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapies.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 44th out of 275 homes in Indiana.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 44th out of 275 homes in Indiana.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 9m per day
vs Indiana avg
+17%
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
87
Avg. Length of Stay
79 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
19 days
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
27% 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
$6.2M
Surplus of revenue
$258.7K
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$6.2M
Surplus of revenue
$258.7K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.0M
87-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
Occupancy
26% lower than Indiana averageOccupied beds
44 / 87
Average residents
70 per day
Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2025
License Number24-000235-1
CMS Certification Number155343
Life Care Center of Lagrange is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administrated by Tina Grostefon.
Profit StatusOTHER
SNF/NF (Combined)
87 units
Total beds
87 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Medical DirectorThomas Pechin
Director of NursingAMY MCCLAIN
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Fax(260) 463-7282
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
Specific ProgramsRehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
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.
Inspection Overview
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
24 total visits · Indiana avg: 19
Ranked 268th of 388 in Indiana
12
Inspections
Indiana avg: 13
8% below Indiana avg
7
Visits with Citations
Indiana avg: 7
0% below Indiana avg
43
Citations Total
Indiana avg: 34
26% above Indiana avg Ranked 270th of 385
17
Visits without Citations
Indiana avg: 12
42% above Indiana avg
Show Inspection Reports
3 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: 5 complaints
Latest inspection
Date
June 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation43 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 34 citations
42 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 36 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Lagrange
The most recent inspection on June 3, 2025, was a complaint investigation with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record with deficiencies primarily related to resident care, such as oral hygiene and medication management, and safety issues including emergency preparedness and life safety code compliance. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one in March 2023 that found staffing shortages affecting resident care, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Prior issues with emergency preparedness and life safety code were followed by successful follow-up inspections indicating correction. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring challenges but also evidence of addressing prior deficiencies over time.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Total health citations
16
Indiana average 25
Citations per inspection
4
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
16 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 11, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 11, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 11, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Mar 28, 2024
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Mar 28, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
118
Employees
73
Contractors
45
Staff to resident ratio
2.31:1
2313625% better than Indiana averageIndiana average ratio: 0.00:1
Avg staff/day
29
Average shift
7.4 hours
0% compared with Indiana averageIndiana average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
19,473
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
57
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
23.5%
4,573 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 30
Registered Nurse: 7
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 30 | 57 | 9,514 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 4 | 11 | 3,240 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1,488 | 87 | 96% | 10.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,256 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 666 | 68 | 75% | 5.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 59 | 65% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 322 | 71 | 78% | 4.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 12 | 0 | 12 | 128 | 25 | 27% | 3.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 121 | 36 | 40% | 3.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 31 | 34% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 39 | 43% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 5 | 5% | 7.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 4% | 3.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 2.5 |
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
96%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
75%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
78%
12 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
27%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
40%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
34%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
43%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
1%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
51
Medicare
3
5.9% of residents
Medicaid
26
51% of residents
Private pay or other
22
43.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.3
21% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.2%
8% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.5%
20% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
23% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
34% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
50% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
28% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
89% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
34% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
5% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
10% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.9%
6% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Lagrange based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
48.7%
↓ 1.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$258.7K
↑ ~$127.1K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.3M
↑ ~$173.8K vs 2022
Profit Margin
4.2%
↑ 2.0pp vs 2022
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