LIFE CARE CENTER OF MICHIGAN CITY

Life Care Center of Michigan City is a skilled nursing facility located at 802 US Highway 20 East in Michigan City, Indiana (ZIP code 46360), in La Porte County. The facility is certified for 120 beds and operates under a for-profit, individually owned ownership structure. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several dimensions. Life Care Center of Michigan City holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. In the area of health inspections, the facility received a rating of 2 out of 5, also below the national average. Staffing received a rating of 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data such as hospitalization rates and resident functional outcomes, earned a rating of 4 out of 5, placing this category above the national average. Life Care Center of Michigan City is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to Indiana state eligibility criteria and income and asset guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (219) 872-7251 to discuss current bed availability, payment options, and any accepted private insurance arrangements. When viewed against national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Michigan City presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating and the 2-star health inspection rating are below the national average, while the staffing rating is consistent with national norms. The 4-star quality measure rating is a notably higher performance area relative to national comparisons. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and are intended to provide a factual reference point. Individuals researching nursing facility options in the Michigan City, Indiana area may use this data alongside other sources, including direct facility visits and consultation with health care professionals, to inform placement decisions.