Life Care Center of Plainwell
320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI, 49080
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 119
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $171,837
- 2 records
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Sep 19, 2023$156,244
- Sep 19, 2023$15,593
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Preston, Forrest | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Long, Zofia | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Nickrent, Dawn | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Westers, Pennie | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Henry, Terry | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Alvi, Tahir | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Fletcher, Todd | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Lay, Lisa | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Long, Zofia | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Nickrent, Dawn | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Aubrey | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Forrest | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Swanker, Richard | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Westers, Pennie | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ziegler, James | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Alvi, Tahir | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Preston, Forrest | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Westers, Pennie | ADP OF THE SNF |
Looking for reviews of Life Care Center of Plainwell?
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What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Life Care Center of Plainwell
For first-hand accounts, the most reliable routes are people rather than pages: ask the provider directly for references from current residents or clients and their families, and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman, whose office advocates for residents and tracks complaints independently of the provider. Ombudsman services are free and confidential.
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Nearby facilities
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Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County Medical Care Facility CCN 235002 | Hart, MI | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Manistee County Medical Care Facility CCN 235003 | Manistee, MI | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Muskegon CCN 235004 | Muskegon, MI | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Maples Benzie County Medical Care CCN 235005 | Frankfort, MI | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $1,398 |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital LTCU CCN 235006 | Gaylord, MI | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility CCN 235008 | Coldwater, MI | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
Continue your research
- Compare Life Care Center of PlainwellLine it up against other facilities
- Nursing homes in MichiganState directory & CMS rating landscape
- Life Care Centers of America — ownership profileThe operator's full CMS footprint
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Plainwell's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of Plainwell has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of Plainwell located?
Life Care Center of Plainwell is located at 320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI, 49080 in Allegan County, and CMS lists 119 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of Plainwell have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $171,837 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Life Care Center of Plainwell over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Life Care Center of Plainwell's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of Plainwell's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.33 across 6 facilities in Allegan County, and 3.17 across Michigan. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Life Care Center of Plainwell?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Life Care Center of Plainwell's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 235471
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 119
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 80 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0584 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0687 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0756 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0841 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0867 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0908 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0925 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0550 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0726 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0744 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 0585 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0699 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 6, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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