Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF LAGRANGE
LAGRANGE, IN · 87 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 155343 · first certified November 1989
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed October 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Position within IN
13 citations — more than 41% of the 507 certified nursing homes in IN. Compared within IN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in IN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 883 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
5 of the 13 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 13 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2024 | 12 |
| March 11, 2025 | 0 |
| April 24, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 24, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
March 28, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.