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Life Care Center of Michigan City

802 US Highway 20 East, Michigan City, IN, 46360

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Individual.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Life Care Center of Michigan City, with 36 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
120
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
La Porte Co. avg 1.8Indiana avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. La Porte Co. avg: 1.8. Indiana avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

36
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
10
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
132023
92024
142025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)7.35%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.23%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.79%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Engels, ErinMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Gentry, MarkMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Starkey, TylerMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Waite, JohnMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Whicker, TimothyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Fenoughty, DeannaCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Michigan City Medical Investors Limited PartnershipOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Agarwal, BikashOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fenoughty, DeannaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fletcher, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Henry, TerryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lay, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Phillips, TerriOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, ForrestOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Swanker, RichardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Thurmond, JoanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ziegler, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cross, CindyINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Engels, ErinTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Gentry, MarkTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Starkey, TylerTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Waite, JohnTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Whicker, TimothyTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Hendricks County HospitalADP OF THE SNF
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Michigan City Medical Investors Limited PartnershipADP OF THE SNF
Agarwal, BikashADP OF THE SNF
Phillips, TerriADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near La Porte County.

802 US Highway 20 East, Michigan City
La Porte County · IN · 46360
120 certified beds41.6805, -86.9080

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center of Michigan City's CMS rating?

Life Care Center of Michigan City has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Life Care Center of Michigan City located?

Life Care Center of Michigan City is located at 802 US Highway 20 East, Michigan City, IN, 46360 in La Porte County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center of Michigan City have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of Michigan City over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Life Care Center of Michigan City's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center of Michigan City's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.8 across 5 facilities in La Porte County, and 3.16 across Indiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Life Care Center of Michigan City's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Michigan City's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
155344
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Certified beds
120
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 36 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Oct 28, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 19, 2025
Oct 28, 20250695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 19, 2025
Aug 8, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250685DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250687DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250740DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Aug 8, 20250921EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2025
Mar 31, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 31, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Sep 11, 20240661DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 4, 2024
Sep 11, 20240757DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 4, 2024
Jun 14, 20240685DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 12, 2024
Jun 14, 20240692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 12, 2024
Jun 14, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 12, 2024
Apr 2, 20240554EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2024
Apr 2, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2024
Apr 2, 20240684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2024
Apr 2, 20240689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2024
Apr 28, 20230554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 23, 2023
Apr 28, 20230677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 23, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 36 citations.

How to verify this data

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