Life Care Center of Lagrange

Nursing Home · Lagrange, IN

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number155343

Contact & location

0770 North 075 East
Lagrange, IN 46761
Lagrange County
Phone
(260) 463-7445
ZIP code
46761 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
87
Residents per day
45.6 (52% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hendricks County Hospital
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
November 13, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.71 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.67 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.78 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.25 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.39 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
49.1 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
55.6 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 24, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
9 health · 13 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-24 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-04-24 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-04-24 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-01
2025-03-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-03-11 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-03-11 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-05
2024-03-28 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-28
2024-03-28 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-28
2024-03-28 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bernacchi, Tina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hendricks County Hospital (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lagrange Medical Investors Limited Partnership (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pechin, Thomas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fenoughty, Deanna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Engels, Erin (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gentry, Mark (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Starkey, Tyler (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Waite, John (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Whicker, Timothy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Bernacchi, Tina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fenoughty, Deanna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lagrange Medical Investors Limited Partnership (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pechin, Thomas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Engels, Erin (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Gentry, Mark (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Starkey, Tyler (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Waite, John (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Whicker, Timothy (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Lagrange?

Life Care Center of Lagrange has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Lagrange have?

It has 87 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Lagrange been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Lagrange?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Lagrange?

(260) 463-7445. The facility is located at 0770 North 075 East, Lagrange, IN 46761.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.