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Life Care Center of Plainwell

Grade D 61/100 composite score

For profit - CorporationAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

119

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$171,837

Last Survey

N/A

320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI 49080
2696859805

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.04h
LPN
0.64h
CNA
2.03h
Total
3.71h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2015

100%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2015

100%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2015

ALVI, TAHIR

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2023

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2021

LAY, LISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2017

LONG, ZOFIA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2004

NICKRENT, DAWN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2024

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2015

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2022

WESTERS, PENNIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2022

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2001

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2017

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2017

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2017

Penalties & Fines (2)

$171,837total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 19, 2023Fine$15,593
Sep 19, 2023Fine$156,244

Health Inspection Deficiencies (82)

June 18, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2025
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2025
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2025
January 29, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
October 10, 2024Health9 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0699DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 1, 2024
August 22, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
June 27, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0810DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
April 12, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 3, 2024
December 11, 2023Health31 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0635DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0679EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0699DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0740EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0745EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0881EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0887DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0947DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 16, 2024
September 19, 2023Health13 deficiencies5 severe
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0604GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0609EMinimal harm, Pattern

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0610JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0760JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 8, 2023
October 18, 2022Health11 deficiencies1 severe
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0742DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0760GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0886EMinimal harm, Pattern

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0888DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022
0926DMinimal harm, Isolated

Have policies on smoking.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 11, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Life Care Center of Plainwell?

Life Care Center of Plainwell in Plainwell, Michigan has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 61.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Life Care Center of Plainwell?

Life Care Center of Plainwell has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Life Care Center of Plainwell have?

Life Care Center of Plainwell has 82 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Life Care Center of Plainwell been fined?

Yes. Life Care Center of Plainwell has $171,837 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Plainwell have?

Life Care Center of Plainwell has 119 certified beds with approximately 91 current residents (76% occupancy). The facility is located at 320 Brigham St, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.