Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-08 · Fire 2025-08-08
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Michigan City, IN
Life Care Center Of Michigan City
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
802 Us Highway 20 East, Michigan City, IN
(219) 872-7251
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
79
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-11-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.61
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.04
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.97
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.6
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.5
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.6%
6.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.7% |
95.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.9% |
3.8%
3.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.4% |
24.6%
19.2 pts better
|
11.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.6%
1.8 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.4% |
23.5%
11.1 pts better
|
19.6%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.4% |
14.8%
6.4 pts better
|
16.7%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.7% |
13.3%
8.6 pts better
|
16.3%
11.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.6% |
11.7%
6.1 pts better
|
14.9%
9.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.1% |
24.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
4.1%
About the same
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.9% |
81.6%
8.3 pts better
|
81.7%
8.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.4% |
10.5%
0.1 pts better
|
12.0%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
1.3%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.2% |
79.0%
0.2 pts better
|
79.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.1% |
22.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-14 · Fire 2024-06-14
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-28 · Fire 2023-04-28
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K300 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-08-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2023-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-07-11
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-28
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-11-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-10-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-10-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-14
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Hendricks County Hospital
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Agarwal, Bikash
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fenoughty, Deanna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fenoughty, Deanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fletcher, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Henry, Terry
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Michigan City Medical Investors Limited Partnership
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Phillips, Terri
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ziegler, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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