Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MICHIGAN CITY
MICHIGAN CITY, IN · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 8, 2025
CMS Certification Number 155344 · first certified November 1989
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Individual
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
23 citations — more than 73% 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 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (July 2026 to September 2026). Most IN facilities have been surveyed by October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. 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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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 23 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)
6 physical-environment citations 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 23 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 23 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2023 | 13 |
| June 14, 2024 | 3 |
| August 8, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2025-08-08 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-08-08 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-08-08 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-08-08 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-14 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2025-08-08 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2023-04-28 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 1 | 2023-04-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 8, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
June 14, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2024) |
April 28, 2023 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.