Life Care Center of Michigan City

I went to Life Care as a Eucharistic Minister for the residents. We had several residents in the dining room ready for our communion service. Even if the nurses were bringing patients in to weigh them, they were quiet as we proclaimed scripture and proceeded with the communion service. We sang and the residents joined in with the singing. The residents were delighted with their time in fellowship.

We have a great partnership with Life Care!

We had a wonderful visit with mom over this past week! The nursing staff was efficient and really good with mom. I was amazed at how well she follows their direction during her personal care. This didn't just happen. It took patience and time for her to trust them. The food was excellent, as usual and mom eats quite well as evidenced by her stable weight. The housekeeping/laundry do a wonderful job of keeping her room clean and her laundry pristine and accounted for. Nursing administration are friendly and willing to provide whatever is needed to keep mom safe and comfortable. The executive director is always readily available and deals with issues as they arise. The front desk staff are approachable, informative and have a good sense of humor. Maintenance department doesn't get mention often but the facility had a fresh coat of paint and any request I've ever had, has been addressed without question. Last, but certainly not least, Mel and Dawn, the activities department are some of the best I've seen. They work hard to fill in the hours between when the residents wake and when they turn in for the night. Music, movies, fun creative crafts, themed parties and celebrations. They are rays of sunshine on even a gloomy day. My visit left me feeling mom is cared for and loved and that my concerns are heard. I'm so glad she is at Lifecare!!

Mary and Yazmin are Edward’s favorite! They take good care of him. Also the nurse that changed his bandage on forehead …..didn’t get her name.

I received this note from Franciscan Health Michigan City regarding their error they took responsibility for and after over a week of calls to Risk Management, case managers, administration (I was told everyone knew about the situation)I have received no follow up from anyone at Franciscan or Life Care (other than Life Care saying she's racked dup quite a bill): Life care center of Michigan City and Patient has straight Medicare Insurance, and the law states patient's needs 3 midnights in a hospital before they can be admitted into a Rehab Facility. Patient discharged from the hospital after 2 midnights And not 3 over nights. A Life Care Liaison stated it unfortunately fell through the cracks. Life Care in Michigan City, Indiana states they will be taking care of any cost. Patient will not incur cost or be responsible. Patients also sharing rooms had diarrhea at the same time and caught pneumonia. I'd request copies on health and cleaning inspections before considering.