Life Care Center of Michigan City
Nursing Home · Michigan City, IN
CMS certification number155344
Contact & location
802 US Highway 20 EastMichigan City, IN 46360
La Porte County
- Phone
- (219) 872-7251
- ZIP code
- 46360 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 90.8 (76% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 18, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.58 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.16 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.15 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.2 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 8, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 36 health · 23 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-10-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-08-08 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | 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 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-03-31 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2024-09-11 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-06-14 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-04-02 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-04-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-04-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-04-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-04-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | 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 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | 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 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-28 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Agarwal, Bikash (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendricks County Hospital (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michigan City Medical Investors Limited Partnership (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, Terri (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenoughty, Deanna (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · 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 | |
| Agarwal, Bikash (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 | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michigan City Medical Investors Limited Partnership (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, Terri (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 Michigan City?
Life Care Center of Michigan City has a 3-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 Michigan City have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Michigan City been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Michigan City?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Michigan City?
(219) 872-7251. The facility is located at 802 US Highway 20 East, Michigan City, IN 46360.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.