Life Care Center of Michigan City

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info 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 Michigan City

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info 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.

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 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.
3/5 ■ Avg Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
3/5 ▲ 0.3 Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
3/5 ▲ 0.5 Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
4/5 ■ Avg Indiana average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 104th 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.
3h 28m per day
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
-2%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120
Avg. Length of Stay
58 days

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
$16.5M
Surplus of revenue
$217.4K
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: 68%

Occupied beds
81 / 120
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2025
License Number24-000236-1
CMS Certification Number155344

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusOTHER

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
120 units
Total beds
120 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorBikash Agarwal
Director of NursingCHRIS BIRDSONG
ContactTerri Phillips

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

3 services
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Contact Information

Fax(219) 874-8571

Amenities & Lifestyle

25 amenities
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
ActivitiesDaily activity schedule available.
Specific ProgramsRehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionFine dining program available.

Contact Life Care Center of Michigan City

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 Info 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.

21 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 225th of 388 in Indiana

13 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 0% below Indiana avg
9 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 29% above Indiana avg
46 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 35% above Indiana avg Ranked 280th of 385
12 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 0% below Indiana avg

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: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date May 1, 2025
Complaint Investigation

46 total citations

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

Indiana average: 34 citations

49 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 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

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
5.14

Indiana average 4.12


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 Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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AL

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

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

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 119
Employees 111
Contractors 8
Staff to resident ratio 1.38:1
1383621% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 35,378
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.5%

193 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
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
34 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 100%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 81%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 87%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 79%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 44%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 42%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 45%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 36%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
6 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 86
Medicare
14
16.3% of residents
Medicaid
58
67.4% of residents
Private pay or other
14
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.

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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