01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-17 | 16 | 2025-12-17 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-10 | 19 | 2024-10-10 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-12-11 | 50 | 2023-12-11 | 0 |
CMS CCN 2354712026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Plainwell
320 Brigham St · Plainwell, MI 49080 · Allegan County
Certified beds119CMS provider file
Recent citation rows93current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
93 rows in the current release
6 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 20 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-09 · HEALTHF0551Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint2026-04-09 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint2026-04-09 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint2026-04-09 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint2026-04-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-20 · complaint2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0687Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0841Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0867Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0908Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · HEALTHF0925Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-12-17 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-202025-06-18 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-14 · complaint2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-14 · complaint2025-06-18 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-14 · complaint2025-01-29 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-19 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-19 | Fine | $15,593 | 0 |
| 2023-09-19 | Fine | $156,244 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2015
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2004
- NICKRENT, DAWNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/21/2024
- WESTERS, PENNIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/17/2022
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2017
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2017
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2017
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2015
- ALVI, TAHIRIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2023
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2004
- NICKRENT, DAWNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/21/2024
- PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2015
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- WESTERS, PENNIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/17/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.50per resident day
RN hours0.85per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.02per resident day
Staff turnover40.2%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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