Assisted Living
Silver Birch of Michigan City
4400 East Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360 · Map
State license activeSilver Birch of Michigan City is a state-licensed assisted living community in Michigan City, Indiana. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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Care and services
From the community’s website
What Silver Birch of Michigan City says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Provides transportation.
Transportation to shopping and scheduled outings
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - 3 meals a day.
From 24-hour staff and three meals per day to social programs that promote wellness, Silver Birch has everything you need in one place to live life to the fullest.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Apartment types named: studio, one-bedroom.
Silver Birch of Michigan City Indiana is a four-story assisted living community in Laporte County featuring studio and one-bedroom apartments.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
Last licensure survey: Oct 2, 2025. See the record
License
Active
Residential Care Facility 26-014052-1.
Nearest emergency room
1.7 miles
Franciscan Health Michigan City, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birch of Michigan City this community | Not listed | Not published | Active | 9 state findings in 3 years | |
| Trail Creek Place | 2.1 mi | Not listed | Not published | Active | 8 state findings in 3 years |
| The Elms at Michigan City | 2.8 mi | Not listed | $3,200/mo | Active | 6 state findings in 3 years |
| Brentwood at Laporte | 9.3 mi | Not listed | $3,450/mo | Active | 19 state findings in 3 years |
| Trustwell Living at Settlers Place | 10.5 mi | Not listed | Not published | Active | 12 state findings in 3 years |
State inspection record9 state findings in 3 years
- Last licensure survey
- October 2, 2025
- Licensure surveys in three years
- 2
- Complaint surveys in three years
- 4
- Complaints with findings cited
- 0
- Complaints with no findings cited
- 6
- State findings (first visits, three years)
- 9
- Substantiated complaint surveys (IDOH count)
- 2026: 2, 2025: 1, 2024: 1
- No findings cited at the last 2 surveys (January 2026 to July 2026)
Surveys (newest first)
- July 27, 2026: Complaint, found in compliance · survey report (PDF)
- Intake 469578: No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
- January 8, 2026: Complaint, found in compliance · survey report (PDF)
- Intake 466863: No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
- Intake 467126: No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
- Intake 467166: No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
- October 2, 2025: Complaint, Re-Licensure, 3 findings cited · survey report (PDF)
- Complaint IN00463770: No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
- Evaluation (noncompliance): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure semi-annual weights and semi-annual evaluations were completed for 2 of 8 residents reviewed. 410 IAC 16.2-5-2(c)(1-4)(d); correction date in the facility plan November 6, 2025
- Evaluation (deficiency): Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Service Plans were updated and accurate related to psychiatric services, physical and occupational therapy, oxygen, injections and self medication administration for 3 of 8 resident records reviewed. 410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5); correction date in the facility plan November 6, 2025
- Health Services (offense): Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents had Physician's Orders for medications and adhered to assessments to self-administer their own medications for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for self-administration of medications. 410 IAC 16.2-5-4(e)(1); correction date in the facility plan November 6, 2025
- June 20, 2024: Complaint, Re-Licensure, 6 findings cited · survey report (PDF)
- Complaint IN00435347: No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.
- Sanitation and Safety Standards (deficiency): Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was clean related to adhered dirt and debris under the dish machine and on the wall behind the dish machine for 1 of 1 kitchens. 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.5(k); correction date in the facility plan July 1, 2024
- Evaluation (deficiency): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the service plan was revised and updated according to the resident's change in condition for 1 of 8 residents reviewed for service plans. 410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5); correction date in the facility plan July 1, 2024
- Health Services (deficiency): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure blood pressure medication was not administered outside of the physician-ordered parameters for 1 of 8 residents reviewed for medications. 410 IAC 16.2-5-4(e)(7); correction date in the facility plan July 1, 2024
- Food and Nutritional Services (deficiency): Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to serve and prepare food under sanitary conditions related to dirty and greasy food equipment and a dirty reach in cooler for 1 of 1 kitchens. 410 IAC 16.2-5-5.1(f); correction date in the facility plan July 1, 2024
- Pharmaceutical Services (noncompliance): Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were secured in resident rooms for those who self administered their own medications for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for self administration of medication. 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(a); correction date in the facility plan July 1, 2024
- Clinical Records (noncompliance): Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure clinical records were complete related to the documentation of a foley catheter (a catheter used to drain urine in situations where you can't urinate on your own) and renal dialysis for 1 of 8 residents reviewed. 410 IAC 16.2-5-8.1(a)(1-4); correction date in the facility plan July 1, 2024
IDOH consumer report → (SILVER BIRCH OF MICHIGAN CITY)
What these terms mean
IDOH: “The ISDH conducts a state licensure survey at each licensed residential facility approximately once per year. If state findings are cited on a survey, the residential facility may be requested by the ISDH to complete a plan of correction on how and when they will correct each state finding.” Survey reports are posted after the plan of correction is approved, usually four to six weeks after the visit.
Indiana law (IC 16-28-5-1) puts each rule in one of four classes: an offense, “which presents a substantial probability that death or a life-threatening condition will result”; a deficiency, “which presents an immediate or a direct, serious adverse effect on the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient”; a noncompliance, “which presents an indirect threat to the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient”; and a nonconformance, any other breach. The class shown with each finding is the one IDOH printed on the report.
A revisit (post survey revisit) is a return visit to check that earlier findings were corrected. Findings listed on a revisit report were not yet corrected at that visit.
Findings are counted from IDOH survey reports for first visits only, so a finding repeated on a revisit is not counted twice. Source: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care, data as of October 16, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Residential Care Facility
- License number
- 26-014052-1
- License status
- Active
- County
- LaPorte County
- Administrator
- Sandra Steward
Source: Indiana state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the Indiana licensing record, as of Aug 27, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Indiana, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Indiana
- Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver (age 60 and older). Indiana Medicaid waivers can pay for assisted living services. On July 1, 2024, the old Aged and Disabled Waiver split into PathWays for Aging (60 and older) and the Health and Wellness Waiver (59 and under). You need a nursing-facility level of care; apply through your local Area Agency on Aging. (state page)
- Health and Wellness Waiver (age 59 and under). Indiana Medicaid waivers can pay for assisted living services. On July 1, 2024, the old Aged and Disabled Waiver split into PathWays for Aging (60 and older) and the Health and Wellness Waiver (59 and under). You need a nursing-facility level of care; apply through your local Area Agency on Aging. (state page)
- Waitlist. Indiana reached its federal limit in April 2024 and keeps a waiting list for the PathWays and Health and Wellness waivers, inviting people each month as slots open. (source)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.7 mi, nursing home 2.3 mi, pharmacy 2.5 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Franciscan Health Michigan City, Michigan City. 1.7 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars. Location approximate.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City, Michigan City. 2.3 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Home Care Services Of Northwest Indiana, Michigan City. 1.7 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 2.5 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 46360 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Comprehensive Renal Care - Michigan City, Michigan City, 1.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Usrc Michigan City Dialysis, Michigan City, 3.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita La Porte Dialysis, La Porte, 9.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 17 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 46360.
Dunes Hospice LLC, office in Valparaiso, 17.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars)
Aseracare Hospice, office in Valparaiso, 18.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Vna Hospice Home Care, office in Valparaiso, 18.4 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc, Chesterton. 11.9 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively low, wildfire relatively low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively low, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in October 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care inspection records | Oct 16, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here relatively low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Silver Birch of Michigan City provide?
Silver Birch of Michigan City is licensed by the state of Indiana for assisted living in Michigan City, Indiana.
Does Lilisity rate Silver Birch of Michigan City?
No. We publish state licensing details for Silver Birch of Michigan City but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Silver Birch of Michigan City cost?
Assisted Living in Indiana typically starts at $3,200 to $4,500 a month. Based on 52 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Silver Birch of Michigan City does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Silver Birch of Michigan City?
Use Silver Birch of Michigan City's website, silverbirchliving.com/location/silver-birch-michigan-city, or visit at 4400 East Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360.
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