All citations for Life Care Center of Michigan City

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.