Life Care Center of Michigan City
802 Us Highway 20 East · Michigan City, IN · 46360 · 2198727251
120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
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 September 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155344 · certified since November 18, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.