LIFE CARE CENTER OF LAGRANGE – LAGRANGE, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Life Care Center Of Lagrange

0770 NORTH 075 EAST, Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7445
87 beds
All Lagrange facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
68.18
Score /100
#9108
National Rank

#9108
of 14703 facilities
National
38.1% position
#375
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Lagrange
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Lagrange
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 46761
ZIP Rank






About Life Care Center Of LagrangeLife Care Center Of Lagrange is located at 0770 North 075 East, Lagrange, IN, reachable at (260) 463-7445. This Government – County facility operates 87.0 certified beds and serves an average of 46 residents per day. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America network (194 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1989-11-13. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Life Care Center Of Lagrange

Address

0770 North 075 East, Lagrange, IN 46761

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 87 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – County
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
68.18
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#9108 of 14703 nationally – #375 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Life Care Center Of Lagrange is a strong choice for families in the Lagrange, IN area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLife Care Center Of Lagrange currently provides 3 hours 24 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 53.5%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 24 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 57 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours44 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 2 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $14,931. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 19.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,108
of 14,703
National
Bottom 38%
#375
of 507
IN State
Bottom 26% in IN
#2
of 2
️ Lagrange County
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
️ Lagrange
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 46761
#2 of 2

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Lagrange ranks 9108th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 375th out of 507 nursing homes. In Lagrange, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,068 nationally and RN hours rank #4,582 nationally (#160 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 2.60 #13,360 / 14,703 #473 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 3.32 #9,438 / 14,703 #286 / 507 Below average
2024 3.46 #8,631 / 14,703 #276 / 507 Below average
2025 3.59 #7,964 / 14,703 #236 / 507 Below average
2026 3.40 #10,068 / 14,703 #342 / 507 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.46 #9,629 / 14,703 #369 / 507 Below average
2023 0.71 #4,456 / 14,703 #132 / 507 Above average
2024 0.82 #3,098 / 14,703 #89 / 507 Top 25%
2025 0.91 #2,449 / 14,703 #64 / 507 Top 25%
2026 0.72 #4,582 / 14,703 #160 / 507 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Life Care Center Of Lagrange is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-11-13. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (260) 463-7445 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Life Care Center Of Lagrange holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.2/100, placing it #9108 of 14703 facilities nationally and #375 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Life Care Center Of Lagrange receives a reported average of 3 hours 24 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 44 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 57 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 2 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 53.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $14,931. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 19.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Lagrange ranks 9108th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 375th out of 507 nursing homes. In Lagrange, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,068 nationally and RN hours rank #4,582 nationally (#160 in IN). Our composite quality score of 68.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lagrange, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/lagrange/

Contact and Location

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0770 NORTH 075 EAST, Lagrange, IN 46761
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Legal Name

HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 87
Average Residents / Day 46 (53% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – County
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Lagrange County, IN
City Lagrange, IN
ZIP Code 46761
Approved Since November 13, 1989
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155343
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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