Life Care Center of Michigan City
802 US-20, Michigan City, IN 46360
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Life Care Center of Michigan City, located on the banks of Lake Michigan near I-94 and Franciscan St.
Anthony Health, is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery services.
As part of Life Care Centers of America, where passion and care live, the center focuses on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation along with 24-hour skilled nursing care, with an in-house team of therapists and nurses developing personalized care plans to meet each patient and resident's individual needs and goals.
Services include a wide range of skilled nursing options such as wound care, diabetes management, IV therapy, medication management, infection control, and fall prevention, as well as comprehensive rehabilitation through physical therapy to foster independence and functional mobility, occupational therapy for activities of daily living and motor skills, and speech therapy for communication and swallowing issues.
The facility serves individuals recovering from acute or chronic conditions, planning elective surgery, or requiring ongoing support, offering a community-based approach that emphasizes restoring abilities and confidence for independent living, supported by amenities like fine dining, a beauty salon, library, landscaped grounds, and family education programs in a homelike, non-smoking environment with 24-hour security.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Life Care Center of Michigan City provides a flexible continuum of support, encompassing both inpatient residential environments and outpatient rehabilitation. Whether a resident requires short-term recovery or round-the-clock long-term nursing, the clinical team tailors the intensity of support to foster functional mobility and independence.
Therapies
Therapeutic interventions here center on restoring physical capabilities and daily living skills. The in-house team utilizes traditional physical therapy to rebuild motor function, occupational therapy to support everyday activities, and speech therapy to address swallowing and verbal communication deficits.
Addictions
This facility focuses on skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, and long-term medical care rather than primary substance use disorder treatment. Those seeking specialized addiction recovery programs should review the center's complete medical offerings or reach out directly to discuss appropriate clinical placements.
Conditions
Rather than primary psychiatric care, the clinical team zeros in on managing complex medical conditions that require ongoing nursing intervention. From close diabetes management and complex wound care to infection control, the staff is equipped to handle comprehensive physical health challenges.
Issues
A significant focus of the clinical staff is guiding patients through post-operative recovery following elective surgeries or acute medical events. Case managers also work closely with families to handle the logistical issues of coordinating safe discharges and managing the physical limitations that accompany major medical transition.
Programs
Guided by their organizational philosophy of being a place where passion and care live, the staff implements highly individualized rehabilitation tracks. Their targeted community re-entry program specifically prepares short-term residents with the practical skills and confidence needed to safely return to their own living situations.
On-site
Amenities
Situated on the scenic banks of Lake Michigan, the campus offers a homelike environment complete with private rooms and vibrant communal spaces like the main lobby. Residents have access to unique physical rooms like the Ready Set Go Kitchen for practicing daily practical tasks, alongside everyday comforts including fine dining and allowances for pet visitors.
Coverage
Payment
Navigating the financial aspects of long-term care and post-surgical rehabilitation involves coordinating closely with various healthcare networks and providers. Families should reach out to the admissions office directly to verify accepted insurance plans and discuss available coverage options for clinical services.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
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Who We Serve
Life Care Center of Michigan City serves adults and seniors from the surrounding community undergoing acute or chronic medical transitions. Whether an individual is recovering from a recent surgery at nearby Franciscan St. Anthony Health or requires ongoing living support, the center designs care around their specific mobility goals.
Additional Services
Specialized wraparound support at Life Care Center of Michigan City surrounds the core medical programming, rooted in 24-hour nursing care and customized treatment plans. The facility also provides dedicated case management, pre-admission coordination, and comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a seamless transition between levels of care.
About
Facility Info
Operating as a for-profit skilled nursing organization, this lakeside setting provides a peaceful recovery environment just an hour outside of Chicago and South Bend. The Michigan City, Indiana campus combines a highly medical infrastructure with landscaped courtyards and a welcoming, non-smoking atmosphere.
Credentials
Accreditations
The facility maintains formal licensing and adheres to operational standards set for skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the admissions team directly to verify current clinical certifications and regulatory standings.
- 802 US-20, Michigan City, IN 46360
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