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Burcham Hills Retirement Center

2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
Score: 33 / 100

Burcham Hills Retirement Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 33/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Michigan. Families considering this East Lansing facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Burcham Hills Retirement Center provides above-average staffing with 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 50 deficiencies at Burcham Hills Retirement Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.57 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.24 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

50
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 50 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    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 f
    Dec 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0802 Severity F
    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 11.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 29.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $37,557

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 33 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
133
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14