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Life Care Center Of Michigan City
802 U.S. Highway 20 E., Michigan City, IN 46360
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Life Care Center Of Michigan City Description
On the banks of Lake Michigan, Life Care Center of Michigan City is a perfect choice for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and post-operative recovery. Our nursing home is located near I-94, Franciscan St. Anthony Health and just an hour from Chicago and South Bend.
We focus on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care. Our in-house team of therapists and nurses work with each patient and resident to develop a personalized care plan to meet their individual needs and goals.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for Life Care Center in Michigan City present a mixed picture, with some highlighting the facility's strengths and others pointing out areas of concern.
- Several reviewers praise the facility for its caring and professional staff, noting that employees are friendly, helpful, and provide excellent care to residents. Many appreciate the stable and welcoming environment for both residents and staff, with some staff members having over ten years of tenure.
- Some reviews commend the facility for its partnership with other healthcare providers, its role as a community partner, and its ability to provide a home-like atmosphere. The admissions department is noted for assisting with the transition process, and the facility is recognized for its efforts during the pandemic.
- However, there are significant concerns raised about the facility's location, management, and cleanliness. One review describes the administration as being in a "dark place" and criticizes the facility for being understaffed, which allegedly leads to insufficient care and avoidable illnesses. Another review describes the facility as "dirty, old, and outdated," with poor management and training practices.
- There are also reports of unprofessional behavior during the hiring process, with a potential employee citing a lack of communication and professionalism.
- Despite these criticisms, many reviews highlight positive experiences, with families expressing gratitude for the care provided to their loved ones. The staff is frequently described as great, with a particular emphasis on the quality of nursing care, therapy teams, and the overall friendly atmosphere.
- Concerns about cleanliness and the handling of COVID-19 cases are also mentioned, with one reviewer describing the facility as "horrible" and alleging that their loved one contracted COVID-19 twice without proper room cleaning or adequate care.
In summary, while Life Care Center in Michigan City is praised for its caring staff and positive environment by many, there are serious concerns regarding management, staffing levels, cleanliness, and the handling of health and safety protocols.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 18, 1989
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 74
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 18
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $19500
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-11 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-09-15 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-08 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-08 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-09-15 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-04 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-04 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-18 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-07 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-04 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-04 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-24 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-23 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-15 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | B | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-10-19 | 2020-11-09 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-02-09 | 2021-02-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2019-08-16 | 2019-09-15 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-19 | $9,750 |
| 2021-11-23 | $9,750 |
| 2021-11-23 | $15,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Michigan City which is 1.8 miles away and has a population of 31,459 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $51,907, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 51.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 156 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 8.26 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.15 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.16 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Meijer
0.7 miles awayAl's Supermarket
0.8 miles awayAldi
0.9 miles awayTri State Electrical Supply
0.9 miles awayGordon Food Service
1.2 miles awayTransportation
Michigan City-11th Street
2.1 miles awayCarroll Avenue
2.1 miles awayMichigan City
2.8 miles awayBeverly Shores
5.5 miles awayDune Park
9.7 miles awayBus Stations
Carroll Ave South Shore Line Station
2.1 miles awayChicaGo DASH
17.8 miles awayBanks
Fifth Third Bank
0.7 miles awayHorizon Bank
0.7 miles awayWestern Union
0.9 miles awayChase
1.0 miles awayCentier Bank
9.2 miles awayHospitals
Franciscan Health Michigan City
1.9 miles awayLa Porte Hospital
9.4 miles awayNorthwest Health Porter Regional Hospital
12.4 miles awayValparaiso Medical Center
16.0 miles awayPortage Hospital
18.3 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.8 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayFagen Pharmacy #37
2.3 miles awayWalgreen's
10.0 miles awayNew Buffalo Pharmacy
10.4 miles awayDentists
Coolspring Dental Clinic
0.6 miles awayEdgewood Dental
1.0 miles awayAspen Dental
1.1 miles awayEndodontic and Periodontic Associates LTD
1.3 miles awayStevenson, Fairchild and Surber Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1.4 miles awayParks
Barker Woods Nature Preserve
0.2 miles awayRuby Woods
0.8 miles awayAdams Park
1.1 miles awayNelson Park
1.3 miles awayAmes Field Park
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Marquette Mall
0.8 miles awayLake Park Plaza
1.1 miles awayMaple Lane Mall
9.5 miles awayCulture
SFC Gallery
2.4 miles awayGuy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater
3.1 miles awayDennis F. Smith Amphitheater
9.2 miles awayAmphitheater
14.7 miles awayCenter for the Arts
17.3 miles awayRestaurants
Cafe Barista
0.7 miles awayGourmet House
0.7 miles awayHolly's Restaurant & Pub
0.7 miles awayEl Bracero
0.8 miles awayWana Pizza
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