Life Care Center of Lagrange

Name: Life Care Center of Lagrange
Address: 0770 NORTH 075 EAST, Lagrange, IN, 46761, US
Telephone: 2604637445

0770 North 075 East, Lagrange, IN 46761 · Lagrange County · 87 certified beds · avg 46 residents/day · certified since Nov 13, 1989

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.92

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay).
Mar 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Mar 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Mar 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Mar 28, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them.
Mar 28, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Mar 28, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	3	F
2025	3	D
2026	3	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.92	3.42	3.95	top 17% in Indiana; top 43% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.71	0.62	0.69	top 28% in Indiana; top 35% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.59	3.01	3.50	top 14% in Indiana; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.36	0.47	0.48	bottom 38% in Indiana; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	49.1	45.9	45.8	bottom 39% in Indiana; bottom 39% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	55.6	40.4	42.9	bottom 24% in Indiana; bottom 28% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.71, RN 0.67, weekend 3.39. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bernacchi, Tina	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/10/2024
Bernacchi, Tina	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/10/2024
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Engels, Erin	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Engels, Erin	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Fenoughty, Deanna	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Fenoughty, Deanna	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Gentry, Mark	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2022
Gentry, Mark	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2022
Hendricks County Hospital	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/27/2025
Henry, Terry	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Lagrange Medical Investors Limited Partnership	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Lagrange Medical Investors Limited Partnership	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/14/2025
Pechin, Thomas	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2010
Pechin, Thomas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2010
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/06/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"How does your quality committee work, and can you give an example of a problem it recently identified and fixed?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility, the	0.4 mi	Lagrange, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Froh Community Home	10.4 mi	Sturgis, MI	★★★☆☆	3/5
Orchard Pointe Health Campus	15.2 mi	Kendallville, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Avalon Village	16.6 mi	Ligonier, IN	★★★★★	5/5
Kendallville Manor	17.0 mi	Kendallville, IN	★★★★★	5/5
Lutheran Life Villages	17.0 mi	Kendallville, IN	★★★★★	5/5
Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community	19.5 mi	Centreville, MI	★★★★☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155343.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Lagrange

0770 North 075 East, Lagrange, IN 46761 · 2604637445

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "How does your quality committee work, and can you give an example of a problem it recently identified and fixed?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155343 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)