Michaelsen Health Center
Batavia, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145409) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (630) 879-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Michaelsen Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Michaelsen Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
CMS records show Michaelsen Health Center has 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00 and 1 payment denial on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Michaelsen Health Center is a non-profit nursing home in Batavia, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 70.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, Michaelsen Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its four component ratings from CMS are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.485 hours per resident per day, including 1.632 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Michaelsen Health Center is part of the Covenant Living chain, which operates 15 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate any change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months.
Data source: 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?
Michaelsen Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,110.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 70.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation-owned facility that is part of the Covenant Living chain, which operates 15 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data; contact the facility at (630) 879-4300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (630) 879-4300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145409?state=IL.
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.