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 26 to 50 of 59 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2025).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

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

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 4, 2024).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2024).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 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.