Life Care Center of Plainwell

320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI 49080 · CCN 235471 · 119 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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85 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

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Serious inspection findings

2023-12-11 — 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.

2023-09-19 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0760, severity J)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2023-09-19 — 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.

2023-09-19 — 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.

2023-09-19 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0604, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-09-19 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0610, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.30

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−12%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.66

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

40%

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 $171,837 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-09-19	Fine	$15,593
2023-09-19	Fine	$156,244

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

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

Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 79 · Immediate jeopardy: 2

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-09	F0551	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-09	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-09	F0605	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-09	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-09	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0687	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0841	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0908	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-17	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-06-18	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-18	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-18	F0744	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-29	F0585	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-10-10	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-22	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-22	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-22	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-22	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-22	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-22	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0810	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-04-12	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-04-12	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0561	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0635	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0655	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0693	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0744	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0745	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0887	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0947	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0602	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not 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 “Life Care Center of Plainwell, Plainwell” at medicare.gov/care-compare.