Life Care Center of Michigan City, located in Michigan City, Indiana, is a specialized nursing home facility offering a range of care services including skilled nursing, assisted living, and short-term respite care. The center is equipped to support individuals recovering from surgeries or illnesses as well as those requiring long-term care. It offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs with physical, occupational, and speech therapies aimed at enhancing independence and quality of life. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since November 18, 1989, the facility provides numerous medical services such as dialysis, pain management, respiratory therapy, tracheostomy care, and wound management, specifically catering to diabetic patients and others with frail skin. Additional services encompass dysphagia therapy, medication coordination, ostomy care, oxygen therapy, palliative care, podiatry, restorative nursing, IV therapies, and hospice care.
Life Care Center of Michigan City also includes amenities like a barber/beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and clubs and communities to enrich residents' social experiences. The facility hosts 83 occupants and facilitates an engaging environment through activities and communal dining, which help foster a sense of belonging. Resident and family counseling services are available to ensure ongoing support. The healthcare staff, including nurses, are noted for their friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to positive reviews about the care provided, particularly in the rehabilitation programs where residents often form supportive relationships with staff. Despite some critiques regarding administrative management, such as responsiveness and occasional mix-ups with medication and appointments, the facility is commended for its clean, welcoming environment. It provides specialized care for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, respiratory issues, and supports residents with stroke rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, ultimately earning a strong reputation for its caring environment and supportive clinical outcomes.
Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $9,020. The average price in the community is $5,260, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,399. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
