Life Care Center Of Plainwell
Plainwell, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235471) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $171,837
Phone: (269) 685-9805 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Plainwell has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Plainwell reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Plainwell has 2 federal fines on record totaling $171,837.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Plainwell is a for-profit nursing home in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1988. The facility is licensed for 119 beds and reports an average daily census of 94.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $171,837.00 against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
This facility is not listed with the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Life Care Center Of Plainwell is part of Life Care Centers Of America, a chain of 194 facilities nationally, with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a 40.2% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $171,837.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 119 beds and has an average daily census of 94.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of Life Care Centers Of America, a chain of 194 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 6, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 269-685-9805 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 269-685-9805 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235471?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.