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Life Care Center of Plainwell
320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI 49080
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Life Care Center of Plainwell, in Plainwell, Michigan, is certified for 119 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 85 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 19, 50 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 71.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $172K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 40.2%.
85health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles6 at actual harm or worse
$172Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
3.5nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.8
80%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)95 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allegan Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 85 | 34 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 71.4 | 56.9 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 46.5% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $171,837 | $14,020 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Dec 2025, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×4 D ×61 E ×16 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0726 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | Fine | $156,244 | |
| 19 Sep 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.2%, RNs 30.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.6% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.3% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Plainwell Operations, Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2004 |
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Other nursing homes in Allegan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | Allegan | 39 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.2 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland | 145 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 20.0 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| The Laurels of Sandy Creekabuse icon | Wayland | 99 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 34.3 | $14K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Orchards At Douglas Cove | Douglas | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 56.9 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Ely Manorabuse iconSFF Candidate | Allegan | 101 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 63 | 62.4 | $158K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Allegan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Life Care Center of Plainwell been cited for?
85 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Plainwell been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $172K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Plainwell compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Plainwell?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Plainwell last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.