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Life Care Center of Plainwell

320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI 49080
Score: 21 / 100

Life Care Center Of Plainwell has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 21/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Michigan. Families considering this Plainwell facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Plainwell is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 80 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Plainwell, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d.

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 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.99 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.94 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.75 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

80
Total Deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 78 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Dec 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity E
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0925 Severity E
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 7.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $171,837

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 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: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
119
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14