How does Life Care Center of Plainwell rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Life Care Center of Plainwell carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 2 of 5 stars (health inspections 2 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of Life Care Center of Plainwell find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Life Care Center of Plainwell on Care Compare is dated December 17, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 16 health deficiencies, 6 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E |
| December 17, 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E |
| December 17, 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E |
| December 17, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
| December 17, 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E |
| December 17, 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D |
| December 17, 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D |
| December 17, 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D |
| December 17, 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D |
| December 17, 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D |
How is Life Care Center of Plainwell staffed?
Life Care Center of Plainwell reports 3.74 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 1.04 registered-nurse hours, against a Allegan County median of 3.70 total hours across the 6 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 41.1%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Turnover matters as much as hours: residents do better when the same aides return day after day. Ask how long the director of nursing and the aides on your parent's unit have been there.
Who owns and operates Life Care Center of Plainwell?
CMS lists Life Care Center of Plainwell's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Plainwell Operations, Llc within the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on June 6, 1988.
How does Life Care Center of Plainwell compare with other nursing homes in Allegan County?
Among the 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Allegan County, 3 carry a higher overall star rating than Life Care Center of Plainwell, and the county average is 2.5 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | Allegan | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland | ★★★☆☆ | 145 |
| The Laurels of Sandy Creek | Wayland | ★★★☆☆ | 99 |
| Ely Manor | Allegan | ★☆☆☆☆ | 101 |
| The Orchards at Douglas Cove | Douglas | ★☆☆☆☆ | 51 |
What should families ask Life Care Center of Plainwell?
Ask Life Care Center of Plainwell about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”. What was the plan of correction?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235471, 119 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.74 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 2 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
