Life Care Center Of Michigan City
Michigan City, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155344) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 872-7251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Michigan City has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Michigan City reports total nurse staffing of about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Life Care Center Of Michigan City has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Michigan City is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 90.8 residents. It has been operated under a for-profit individual ownership structure and was first approved for certification in 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measures rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.58, with registered nurse hours per resident per day of about 0.54. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no CMS abuse icon indicator and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5. CMS records indicate no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including about 0.54 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 90.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit individual ownership structure and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 18, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2198727251 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2198727251 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155344?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.