Burcham Hills Retirement Center

2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 · CCN 235236 · 133 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 4 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2026-04-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-08-08 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-05-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-05-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-10-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0678, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2023-03-08 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-03-08 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0760, severity G)
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

4.07

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

+1%

more nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.50

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

22%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

66%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $37,557 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-08Fine$37,557
2024-05-24Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation. Part of the LIFE CARE SERVICES chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 7 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 46

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-04-24F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2026-03-04F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-04F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0640Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-05-15F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0802Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-05-15F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-05-15F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-05-15F0814Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-05-15F0882Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-19F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-29F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-10-28F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-08F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-08F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-08F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-08-08F0726Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-05-24F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-05-24F0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-05-24F0883Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0887Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-24F0921Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-01-25F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-25F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-25F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-10-24F0659Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-10-24F0678Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-10-24F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-07-06F0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-07-06F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-08F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-08F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-08F0676Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-08F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-08F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-03-08F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-08F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-08F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-08F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-03-08F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Burcham Hills Retirement Center, East Lansing” at medicare.gov/care-compare.