About Life Care Center of Plainwell
Life Care Center Of Plainwell, located in Plainwell, MI, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Plainwell
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.68 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Life Care Center of Plainwell provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 76 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 150 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 94.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 8.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 32.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 94.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 90.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 21.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 16.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 13 complaints
- 2024: 15 complaints
- 2025: 4 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 33 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Nov 01, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| May 03, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| May 03, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PLAINWELL OPERATIONS, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- TAHIR ALVI ADP OF THE SNF
- TAHIR ALVI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ZOFIA LONG MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ZOFIA LONG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAWN NICKRENT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAWN NICKRENT MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- PENNIE WESTERS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- PENNIE WESTERS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PENNIE WESTERS ADP OF THE SNF
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Evergreen Manor Senior Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Friendship Village | N/A | 5 |
| Medilodge of Holland | N/A | 4 |
| The Inn at Freedom Village | N/A | 5 |
| Thornapple Manor | N/A | 5 |
| The Oaks at Battle Creek | N/A | 4 |
| Majestic Care of Battle Creek | N/A | 3 |
| Resthaven Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| The Laurels of Bedford | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Plainwell directly at 2696859805. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.