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Life Care Center of Plainwell

320 Brigham St., Plainwell, MI 49080 · Allegan County · (269) 685-9805

119 certified beds, about 95 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235471 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 17, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).

Of 85 health citations since September 2023, 6 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $171,837 in the last three years; the largest was $156,244, and the latest is dated September 19, 2023.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.50 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.85 of those hours.

40.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).

CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 85 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
61D
16E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. D
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    F551 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes #2973222 and #2976634. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure adherence to a Legal Guardian's right to medication treatment choices for 1 resident (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for Legal Guardian's rights, resulting in Resident #1 being treated and prescribed medications against the wishes of the Legal Guardian.
  2. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to notify resident's guardians regarding a fall for 1 resident (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for falls resulting in Resident #1's guardians being unaware of the fall and if any injuries occurred.
  3. D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes #2973222 and #2976634. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident's behavior was managed and interventions were put in place prior to starting a chemical restraint affecting 1 resident (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for medication management resulting in Resident #1 being prescribed Seroquel {antipsychotic used to balance neurotransmitters (regulates mood, sleep, digestion and movement) in the body and can cause drowsiness and cardiovascular risk (heart risk) in the elderly} upon admission and then adding Klonopin (treats panic disorders by calming the nervous system) to help manage behaviors.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #2960916. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to maintain quality of care by ensuring implementation of skin care treatment and ensure skin care was completed for 1 resident (Resident #2) of 3 residents reviewed for quality of care resulting in dressing changes not being implemented and being monitored causing unmet resident care needs.
  5. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) for 1 resident (Resident #5) of 4 residents reviewed for infection control practices resulting in the potential for the spread of disease in a vulnerable population.
December 17, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteThis citation is related to intake 2646852Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services to promote dignity and respect in 3 (Resident #3, #7, and #18) of 18 residents reviewed for dignity/respect, and 4 of 5 residents from the confidential group meeting, resulting in extended call light wait times, unmet care needs and the potential for feelings of diminished self-worth, sadness, and frustration.
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure clean resident rooms and comfortable temperatures of facility care areas for 9 of 18 residents (Residents #15, 6, 11, 30, 27, 26, 7, 19 and 3) and 3 of 5 residents from a confidential resident council meeting reviewed for clean and comfortable environment, resulting in residents being uncomfortable living in an unclean and cold environment.
  3. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely physician follow up with pharmacy recommendations for 4 residents (Resident #88, Resident #12, Resident #15 and Resident #80) of 5 reviewed for medications resulting in the potential for residents to experience avoidable medication side effects and/or receive unnecessary medications.
  4. E
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    F908 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain kitchen plumbing equipment and surfaces in a manner that would allow for safe, clean, and consistent operation.
  5. E
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    F925 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program for ants and winged-insects in five resident rooms (rooms #118, 117, 119, 120, and 106) of 88 resident rooms, and one-resident common area, resulting in the potential for pest transmitted diseases to a vulnerable population.
  6. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure updated and accurate advanced directive information was in place for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #7) reviewed for advanced directives (legal documents that allow a person to identify decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time), resulting in the potential for a resident's preferences for medical care to not be followed by the facility, or other healthcare providers.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate foot care.
    F687 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure timely provision of podiatry services for 1 (Resident #15) of 1 resident reviewed for foot care resulting in a delay in foot care and potential worsening of conditions of the feet.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure urinary catheters were maintained appropriately for two residents (R8 and R76) of two residents reviewed for urinary catheter care resulting in over-filled indwelling catheter bag and sediment laden catheter tubing and connections, resulting in the potential for urinary tract infections.
  9. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pre and post dialysis (procedure that removes excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys cannot perform these functions) assessments were completed for 2 (Resident #3 and #101) of 2 resident reviewed for dialysis care, resulting in the potential of being unprepared for a potential decline in resident condition, due to the adverse effects from dialysis.
  10. D
    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
    F841 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Medical Director fulfilled their responsibility of implementing Medication Regimen Review (MRR) policies/procedures to include coordination of care between the facility and the consulting pharmacist/pharmacy for 4 (Resident #88, 12, #15 and #80) of 5 residents reviewed for medications. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents that reside at the facility.
  11. D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to: 1) effectively identify quality deficiencies, develop, and implement appropriate action to correct deficiencies; and 2) sustain a system to ensure corrective measures related to resident rights, dialysis, bowel/bladder incontinence/catheter care, and advance directives as evidenced by repeated deficiencies on the past three surveys. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents that reside in the facility.
June 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00153382 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse for 1 (Resident #102) of 7 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in Resident #101 punching Resident #102 in the face.
  2. D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake number MI00151225 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff had appropriate skill sets and completed required annual trainings, resulting in the potential for the delivery of nursing and related services that did not support the attainment or maintenance of the Resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
  3. D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    F744 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake number MI00151225 Based interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure individualized approaches were provided to 1 (Resident #103) of 3 residents reviewed for dementia care, resulting in Resident #103 experiencing avoidable stress responses to care interventions.
January 29, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 19, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to MI00149054. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate and resolve grievances for 1 resident (Resident #3) of 3 residents reviewed for missing items, resulting in the resident missing property and the potential for further unresolved grievances to occur.
October 10, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, or serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice has the potential to result in food borne illness among all residents who consume food from the kitchen.
  2. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective infection control program that included: 1. appropriate hand hygiene and glove use during resident care in 1 of 18 residents (R63), 2. cleaning and disinfecting of resident equipment for 3 of 18 residents (R36, Resident #67, and Resident #11), 3. implementation of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) per standards of practices for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #11) all reviewed for infection control, and 4. maintain an active and ongoing plan for reducing the risk of opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing, resulting in the potential for cross-contamination, harborage of bacteria, and increased infections in a vulnerable population.
  3. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation of advance directives for 1 (Resident #5) of 18 residents reviewed for advance directive documentation.
  4. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake#: MI00146614 Based on interviews, and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents right to be free from abuse for 2 (Resident's #61 and #80) of 8 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in residents experiencing physical restraint, physical and/or verbal aggression, fear, and emotional distress.
  5. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a bed-hold to 2 of 3 residents (Resident #41, and #2) reviewed for hospitalization, resulting in the potential for the residents to not return to their same room upon readmission.
  6. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to revise a person centered care plan for 1 (Resident #11) of 18 reviewed for person centered care plan revision resulting in an inaccurate reflection of the resident's current care needs.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to consistently provide restorative exercises per therapy recommendations for 1 (Resident #76) of 1 resident reviewed for position/mobility, resulting in the potential for pain, stiffness, and avoidable decline.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate care for a resident with an indwelling foley catheter (tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) in one resident (R63) of 1 residents reviewed for catheter care, resulting in the potential for urinary tract injury and/or infection.
  9. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to identify Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) triggers and develop and implement care plan interventions to mitigate emotional triggers in 1 (Resident #47) of 5 reviewed for trauma informed care resulting in the potential for re-traumatization due to staff not being informed or knowledgeable of the resident's past trauma and unmet care needs.
August 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #'s MI00145569 & MI00146066 Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from mental and verbal abuse by staff for 3 residents (Resident #102, 103, & 105) of 6 residents reviewed for abuse/neglect, resulting in verbal intimidation, and the potential for psychosocial harm.
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #'s MI00145569 & MI00146066. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the State Agency in a timely manner for 3 residents (Resident #102, #103, & #105) reviewed for abuse and neglect, resulting in the potential for continued violations involving mistreatment, neglect, or abuse going undetected, unreported, or without thorough investigation.
  3. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #'s MI00145569 & MI00146066. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate and protect residents after allegations of abuse were made for 3 residents (Resident #102, #103, and #105) of 6 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the alleged perpetrator not being immediately suspended, an incomplete investigation, and the potential for future mistreatment or abuse.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake # MI00146066. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan interventions were in place per standard of care, to prevent the development of pressure ulcers for 1 resident (Resident #102) of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in the development of a Stage 2 pressure ulcer on the right buttock and a deep tissue injury (DTI) on the coccyx.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00146066. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain professional standards of care, and provide adequate incontinence care in 2 of 3 residents (Resident #102 and #106) reviewed for incontinence care, resulting in MASD (moisture associated skin disorder).
  6. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely monitoring of weight for a newly admitted resident at risk for malnutrition in 1 resident (Resident #105) of 6 residents reviewed for nutrition, resulting in a delay in identifying significant weight loss, and the potential for alteration in nutrition and hydration status.
June 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement a resident care plan in 1 (Resident #102) of 3 residents reviewed for care plan implementation, resulting in the potential for a decline in oral intake of food, a decline in oral intake of fluids, and improper body alignment and/or comfort.
  2. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that a dependent resident had access to fluids for hydration in 1 (Resident #102) of 3 residents review for hydration status resulting in the potential for dehydration.
  3. D
    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    F810 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide assistive devices as ordered in 1 (Resident #102) of 3 residents reviewed for assistive devices, resulting in the potential for a decline in oral intake of food and fluids.
  4. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that infection control enhanced barrier precautions were implemented in 1 (Resident #102) of 3 residents reviewed for infection control resulting in the potential for the spread of infection, cross contamination, and disease transmission.
April 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI0143736. Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse by another resident in 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #103) reviewed for abuse, resulting in Resident #104 cussing and threatening physical violence to Resident #103.
  2. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI0143736. Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to update and revise the person-centered comprehensive care plan in a timely manner for 1 resident (Resident #104) of 5 residents reviewed for care plan revisions, resulting in the potential for physical, mental, and psychosocial unmet care needs.
December 11, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 31 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the further development of pressure ulcers for 1 (Resident 78) of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in the development of 7 facility acquired pressure ulcers and worsening of existing pressure ulcers resulting in surgical intervention.
  2. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to: 1. Clean food and non-food contact surfaces to sight and touch; 2. Ensure the installation of an air gap; 3. Properly datemark and discard food product; and 4. Ensure all hand sinks have hot water. These conditions resulted in an increased risk of contaminated foods and an increased risk of food borne illness that affected 88 residents who consume food from the kitchen. Findings Include: 1. During the initial tour of the facility, at 9:48 AM on 12/4/23, observation of the two door Traulson freezer found accumulation of spotted black debris on the top portion of the door gasket seals. During the initial tour of the facility, at 9:50 AM on 12/4/23, it was observed that the two door true cooler was found with an accumulation of spotted black debris on the top portion of the door gasket seals. [...]
  3. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement person centered comprehensive care plans for 5 (Resident #79, #27, #51, #45 and #8) of 5 residents reviewed for care plans, resulting in the potential for residents not being able to achieve their highest practicable level of physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
  4. E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteResident #21 Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #21 had pertinent diagnoses which included: major depressive disorder (persistent feelings of sadness), muscle weakness, and dementia (neurocognitive disorder that affects the memory and thinking). During an observation on 12/4/23 at 10:32 AM., Resident #21 was in bed, awake, and counting out loud. No other noise noted in her room. During an observation on 12/4/23 at 1:28 PM., Resident #21 was sitting in her wheelchair in her room in silence. During an observation on 12/5/23 at 10:00 AM., Resident #21 was lying in bed, sleeping. No other noise noted in room. Review of Activity Log (2023) for Resident #21 revealed .recorded entry for one-to-one activities included on 8/13 asked MDS questions . 11/23 attempted to talk to her about what she's thankful for .12/4 checked in and talked to her . [...]
  5. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1.)monitor and complete documentation of weights for 1 residents (Resident #8), 2. obtain orders and complete wound dressing changes for 3 residents (Resident #53, Resident #442, and Resident #57) and, 3.) complete neurological checks following a fall for 1 resident (Resident 79) of 6 residents reviewed for quality of care, resulting in potential for negative resident outcomes.
  6. E
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    F740 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 6 (Resident #79, #27, #60, #76, #83, and #54 ) of 8 residents reviewed for behavioral health received behavioral health care services resulting in Resident #79 being hospitalized due to physical aggression and a potential for the other residents to experience a decline in their psychosocial well-being.
  7. E
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    F745 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide medically related social services to 2 resident (Resident #79, Resident #83) of 18 sampled residents resulting in residents not receiving requested psychological support services and the potential for a decline in psychological well-being.
  8. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1.) implement an effective infection control program 2.) don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering resident rooms which required PPE 3.) provide water needed for hand washing and daily hygiene care in 1 of 2 residents (Resident #57), 4. ) follow the infection control protocols when performing resident care in 1 of 2 residents (Resident #78) and, 5.) properly handle storage of open and exposed linens in spa rooms, cleaning products/linens/ and personal hygiene products and 6.) properly clean linen bins in the laundry room per facility infection control protocols, resulting in the potential for further development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
  9. E
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to 1.) Implement and operationalize an antibiotic stewardship program and 2.) failed to ensure appropriate use of an antibiotic for 2 (Resident # 441 and #45) of 5 residents reviewed for antibiotic use, resulting in the potential for inappropriate antibiotic utilization and antibiotic resistance.
  10. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that staff treated residents with dignity and respect in 1(Resident #23) of 7 residents reviewed for dignity, resulting in feelings of frustration and the potential for depression, loss of self-worth and an overall deterioration of psychological well-being.
  11. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were in reach for 2 (Resident #53, and #78) of 3 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs resulting in resident's inability to call for staff assistance with the potential for unmet care needs.
  12. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accommodate a resident's right to make choices that were consistent with their assessment and plan of care for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #5) reviewed for resident choices, resulting in the resident not meeting their highest practicable level of well-being.
  13. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00140935. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify the responsible party of a change in resident condition in 1 of 19 residents (R45) reviewed for notification of changes, resulting in the resident representative not being made aware immediately of an accident resulting in the lack of ability to participate in timely medical decision-making.
  14. D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    F635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that physician orders for immediate care were in place for 1( Resident #442) of 1 resident reviewed for new admission orders, resulting in missed assessments and monitoring for potential side effects related to use of psychotropic and pain medications.
  15. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate in 1 resident (Resident #54) of 18 sampled residents reviewed for Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment, resulting in the potential for inaccuracy of treatments, interventions, and cares.
  16. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to confirm the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II determination request was sent to the Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) for a Level II OBRA review and/or evaluation for 2 residents (Resident #60 and #45) of 3 residents reviewed, resulting in the potential for the residents to not receive or have delayed mental health services.
  17. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received annual Level 1 and follow up Level II PASARR (pre-admission screening/annual resident review) to ensure appropriate mental health services were provided in 1 resident (Resident #71) reviewed for PASARR, resulting in the potential for Resident #71 not being placed in an appropriate setting or receive treatment specific for his mental health needs.
  18. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was in place for 1 (Resident #442) of 19 sampled residents, resulting in the potential for ineffective care to be provided to the resident.
  19. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI0040935 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice by 1.) not following McGeer's criteria for ordering an antibiotic for 1 resident (R45), 2.) documenting completion of wound dressing changes when they were not done for 2 residents (R53 and R57), 3.) not ensuring neurological checks were completed after unwitnessed falls for 1 resident (R79) of 19 residents reviewed for professional standards, resulting in the increase chance of R45 developing medicine-resistant bacteria, potential of R53 and R57 developing infection and R57, R53, and R79 developing worsening conditions and unmet care needs.
  20. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was consistently provided with showers/bathing for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #78) reviewed for activities of daily living, resulting in unmet personal hygiene needs with the potential for isolation, psychosocial harm, skin breakdown, harboring infection, and decreased self-esteem.
  21. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent falls after a fall in 1 (Resident #442 ) of 7 residents reviewed for accidents, resulting in a potential for additional skin tears and falls.
  22. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate indwelling catheter care, monitoring the patency of the tubing, and collection bag for 1 (Resident #78) of 3 residents reviewed for indwelling catheter care, resulting in the potential of a urinary tract infection.
  23. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure consistent availability of hydration and/or nutrition based on resident needs in 3 of 3 residents (Resident #27, #51, and #78) reviewed for nutrition/hydration, resulting in the potential for dehydration.
  24. D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    F693 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate care for residents who received enteral nutrition (tube feeding) in 1 (Resident #443) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for tube feeding, resulting in the potential for aspiration pneumonia.
  25. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure post dialysis (procedure that removes excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys cannot perform these functions) assessment and monitoring were completed for 1 (Resident #441) of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis care, resulting in the potential of being unprepared for a decline in resident condition, due to adverse effects of dialysis.
  26. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review the facility failed to identify PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) triggers and implement interventions to mitigate triggers for 1 of 8 residents (Resident # 76) reviewed for trauma informed care, resulting in the potential risk of re-traumatization and unmet care needs.
  27. D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    F744 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide dementia care treatment that included individualized care interventions that were monitored in 1 of 2 residents (Resident #54) reviewed for dementia care, resulting in facility staff not knowing if interventions were effective and/or appropriate and the potential for residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
  28. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident remained free from unnecessary mediations in 1 (Resident #45) of 19 residents reviewed for antibiotic use, resulting in the potential of developing a medicine-resistant bacteria.
  29. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were screened for eligibility to receive pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations and receive vaccination if eligible for 3 (Resident #19, #53 and #59) of 5 residents reviewed for vaccinations, resulting in the potential of acquiring, transmitting, or experiencing complications from pneumococcal pneumonia and/or influenza.
  30. D
    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
    F887 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure COVID-19 immunization were offered to 2 (Resident #53 and #59) out of 5 residents, reviewed for COVID-19 immunizations, resulting in the increased likelihood of severe infection and complications/death related to COVID-19.
  31. D
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    F947 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Certified Nurse Aides (CNA's) completed the required 12 hours of training to ensure continued competence in 1 of 5 CNA's reviewed for competency, resulting in the potential for a decrease in resident safety.
September 19, 2023Complaint inspection · 13 citations
  1. J
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation has two deficiency practice statements, A & B. Deficiency Practice Statement A This citation pertains to Intake # MI00139066. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide protection for a resident after an incident of staff to resident abuse in 1 of 1 resident (Resident #114) reviewed for abuse, resulting in an Immediate Jeopardy when on 7/18/23, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) C restrained Resident #114 to his wheelchair for several hours and other staff and management were aware of the incident, but allowed CNA C continued access to Resident #114 and 57 additional vulnerable residents without any education for the staff or protection for the residents.
  2. J
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00139098. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents are free from significant medication errors in 1 of 6 residents (Resident #116) reviewed for medication administration resulting in an Immediate Jeopardy when, beginning on 8/15/23 at approximately 8:00 AM, Resident #116 was identified to have a decreased level of consciousness and was sent to the hospital. [...]
  3. G
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00139066 Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent the use of a physical restraint in 1 (Resident #114) of 1 resident reviewed for restraint use, resulting in potential for injury, seclusion, and/or psychological harm.
  4. G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00139073. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely and appropriate wound care for a laceration obtained during a transfer in 1 of 3 residents (Resident #115) reviewed for accidents/hazards, resulting in delayed wound closure, hospitalization, and a wound infection.
  5. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00139073. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to utilize a gait belt to ensure a safe transfer in 1 of 3 residents (Resident #115) reviewed for accidents/hazards, resulting in a leg laceration, hospitalization, and a wound infection.
  6. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide an environment that promoted and enhanced resident dignity and respect in 5 (Resident #108, #118, #119, #121, and #123) of 9 residents reviewed for dignity/respect, resulting in long call light wait times, staff behaviors that did not promote dignity and respect to or in the presence of residents, and feelings of frustration, embarrassment, and loss of self-worth for the residents thus impacting their quality of life.
  7. E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake #MI00136333 and #MI00136123. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to prevent misappropriation of medications and personal funds in 6 residents (Resident #108, #109, #110, #111, #122, and #106) of 6 sampled residents reviewed for misappropriation of personal items, resulting in the potential for ineffective pain management and a loss of financial security.
  8. E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00139066, # MI00139073, # MI00136333, & # MI00139098. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed report timely and accurately to the State Agency required reportable incidents in 8 (Resident #114, #108, #109, #110, #111, #122, #115, & #116) of 10 residents reviewed for reporting, including inappropriate use of a restraint (Resident #114), misappropriation of resident medications (Resident #108, #109, #110, #111, & #122), an improper transfer with major injury/delayed wound care (Resident #115), and a significant medication error resulting in hospitalization (Resident #116), resulting in the potential for additional reportable incidents to go unreported, investigations continuing to be inaccurately reported to the State Agency, and/or cause a delay in the investigative process.
  9. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00139073. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify the responsible party of a change in resident condition in 1 of 4 residents (Resident #115) reviewed for notification of changes, resulting in the primary physician and representative not being made aware immediately of an accident resulting in a significant wound, and the lack of ability to participate in timely medical decision-making.
  10. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake #: MI00136331. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from staff to resident verbal abuse in 1 (Resident #107) of 5 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the potential for emotional distress.
  11. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake #: MI00136331. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement the abuse policy regarding timely notification of a staff to resident abuse to the abuse coordinator in 1 (Resident #107) of 5 residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in delayed reporting of the incident to the State Agency, delayed initiation of an investigation of the allegation, and allowed the alleged perpetrator to continue to work with Resident #107 and other vulnerable residents.
  12. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00138569. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to adhere to professional standards related to accurate transcription of physician orders in 1 (Resident #113) of 23 residents reviewed for professional standards, resulting in missed medication(s) dose(s).
  13. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 8, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake # MI00138569. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that resident's medical records were accurate in 1 resident (Resident #113) of 23 residents reviewed for accuracy of medical records, resulting in Resident #113 not consistently receiving his medications with the potential for a diminished medical outcome.

Fire safety inspections

8 fire safety citations on file: 4 on December 17, 2025, 4 on October 10, 2024.

Every fire safety citation8 citations
  1. F
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · December 17, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · December 17, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · December 17, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · December 17, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    K 232 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    K 341 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · October 10, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
September 19, 2023Fine $15,593
September 19, 2023Fine $156,244

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMichiganUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.503.993.86
Registered nurses0.850.780.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.023.503.42
Nurse aides2.00
Licensed practical nurses0.65
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)40.2%44.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover30.0%39.2%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.70 on weekdays and 3.02 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.49 in April to June 2025 to 3.50 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.500.853.703.02 0.0%0 of 9095
Oct to Dec 20253.680.963.903.11 0.0%0 of 9292
Jul to Sep 20253.550.993.782.96 0.0%0 of 9291
Apr to Jun 20253.490.813.712.95 0.0%0 of 9189
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Michigan, Jan to Mar 20263.950.704.143.453.3%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for Michigan

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Michigan, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$19.03$18.35 to $21.5943,290
LPNs and LVNs$31.47$29.83 to $35.5210,880
Registered nurses$45.34$39.46 to $49.74104,950
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMichiganUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
12.610.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.80.80.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.73.03.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.81.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.312.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.25.14.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
16.614.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
27.324.023.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
15.311.712.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.61.81.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.91.61.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: PLAINWELL OPERATIONS, LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Preston, ForrestIndirect ownership interestIndividual09/21/2015
Long, ZofiaManaging control - governing bodyIndividual03/15/2004
Nickrent, DawnManaging control - governing bodyIndividual02/21/2024
Westers, PennieManaging control - governing bodyIndividual10/17/2022
Cross, CindyCorporate officerIndividual01/24/2017
Henry, TerryCorporate officerIndividual01/24/2017
Thurmond, JoanCorporate officerIndividual01/24/2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Operational/managerial controlOrganization09/21/2015
Alvi, TahirOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/24/2023
Fletcher, ToddOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/01/2021
Lay, LisaOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/24/2017
Long, ZofiaOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/15/2004
Nickrent, DawnOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/21/2024
Preston, AubreyOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/27/2024
Preston, ForrestOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/21/2015
Swanker, RichardOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2022
Westers, PennieOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/17/2022
Ziegler, JamesOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/18/2001
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization05/07/2004
Alvi, TahirAdp of the SNFIndividual03/06/2025
Preston, ForrestAdp of the SNFIndividual05/07/2004
Westers, PennieAdp of the SNFIndividual02/14/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 27 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights."
  3. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
  4. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on October 10, 2024: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.02 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.

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Common questions

What is Life Care Center of Plainwell's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Life Care Center of Plainwell 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Life Care Center of Plainwell get at its last inspection?
11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 17, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
Has Life Care Center of Plainwell been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $171,837 in the last three years.
Does Life Care Center of Plainwell accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Life Care Center of Plainwell?
CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: PLAINWELL OPERATIONS, LLC.

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