Silver Birch of Michigan City
The state lists 2 state inspections, 4 complaint visits, 4 substantiated complaint surveys; last visit 2026-07-27. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Silver Birch of Michigan City
Silver Birch of Michigan City is a licensed assisted living community in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed for 125 beds — above the median for assisted living communities in Indiana (105 beds).
It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Michigan City and 372 assisted living communities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 2 state inspections, 4 complaint visits, 4 substantiated complaint surveys.
Complaints (4)
| State visit | Type |
|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | Complaint |
| 01/08/2026 | Complaint |
| 04/26/2023 | Complaint |
| 10/20/2022 | Complaint |
Inspections (2)
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | Complaint, Re-Licensure |
| 06/20/2024 | Complaint, Re-Licensure |
Complaint surveys by year
- Substantiated complaint surveys:
- Current year: 2, Previous year: 1, 2 years previous: 1
Source: Indiana Department of Health, facility 26-014052-1, read 2026-11-06. Indiana counts substantiated complaint surveys for the current year and the two before it, and lists surveys by exit date. Survey reports aren't posted until the plan of correction is approved, likely four to six weeks after the exit date. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in Indiana
- Licensing: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 800-246-8909 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-622-4484. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 800-992-6978. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Northwest Health-la Porte, about 8.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Northwest Health - Porter, about 15 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- St Mary Medical Center Inc, about 25 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City, Michigan City, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- The Elms At Michigan City, Michigan City, about 2.7 miles. 5 state visits on record.
- Life Care Center of Michigan City, Michigan City, about 4.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Bella Largo Senior Living, La Porte, about 5.6 miles. 0 state visits on record.
- Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center, La Porte, about 9.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.