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Life Care Center Of Plainwell
320 Brigham St., Plainwell, MI 49080
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Life Care Center Of Plainwell Description
Life Care Center Of Plainwell is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 9.6 miles outside the small town of Westwood, Michigan and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for the facility are mixed, with some highlighting positive experiences and others expressing significant concerns. Key points from the reviews include:
- Several reviewers criticized the facility for poor communication, with reports of getting different answers from different staff members.
- Concerns were raised about the facility's responsiveness, with one reviewer noting it took over an hour for staff to respond to a resident's call for help.
- Some reviewers praised the facility, mentioning the wonderful staff, great therapy, and the friendly environment. They recommended the facility to others.
- One positive aspect noted was the food quality, with multiple reviewers mentioning it as a highlight.
- There were serious allegations of neglect and mistreatment, including a case where a resident felt they were being ignored and another where a resident was allegedly kept over-medicated.
- Issues with medication management were mentioned, including failure to provide necessary medications upon discharge.
- Some reviewers appreciated specific programs and staff members, highlighting cooking classes and the efforts of certain staff to go above and beyond in their care.
- There were complaints about the facility's cleanliness and the treatment of residents, with some reviewers stating they would not recommend the facility based on their experiences.
- Positive experiences were also shared, with some families noting excellent rehabilitation services, attentive care, and effective protection against COVID-19.
- One reviewer shared a particularly distressing experience regarding the handling of their brother's care, leading to a legal battle and the brother's eventual passing.
Overall, the reviews suggest a facility with a mix of very positive and very negative experiences, highlighting the importance of careful consideration and possibly further investigation for potential residents and their families.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 6, 1988
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 119
Total current residents: 85
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 38
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $124480
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
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Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
2021-07-21 | 2021-08-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
2019-10-08 | 2019-11-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
2019-10-08 | 2019-11-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
2019-10-08 | 2019-11-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2019-10-08 | 2019-11-15 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2019-10-08 | 2019-11-15 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-08-26 | 2022-09-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | 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. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | G | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
2022-10-18 | 2022-11-11 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Have policies on smoking. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-09-21 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2021-07-22 | 2021-08-18 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
2020-09-25 | 2020-10-22 | G | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
2020-09-25 | 2020-10-22 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
2020-09-25 | 2020-10-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | G | 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. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | G | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | G | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | G | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
2020-08-18 | 2020-09-17 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-01-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | E | 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. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | E | 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. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | 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. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-02-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-01-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | 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. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-01-20 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | G | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | 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. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-01-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-01-20 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | G | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
2019-10-10 | 2020-02-06 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2018-12-20 | $63,583 |
2019-08-27 | $30,462 |
2019-10-10 | $131,760 |
2020-06-24 | $90,000 |
2021-07-22 | $124,480 |
Denials
Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
---|---|
2019-10-10 | 74 |
2020-06-24 | 89 |
2021-07-22 | 32 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Westwood which is 9.6 miles away and has a population of 8,653 (very small town).
- The average income is $66,358, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 50.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 48 days of snow and 163 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.67 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.99 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.95 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.11 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.58 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 138.0, Moderate Days 29.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Harding's Market
0.4 miles awayMeijer
0.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.2 miles awayAldi
1.3 miles awayHardings
8.7 miles awayTransportation
Kalamazoo
10.6 miles awayBus Stations
Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
10.7 miles awayBus Loading Zone
10.9 miles awayMetro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
11.0 miles awayMMC Chemistry
11.1 miles awayMetro/Bronco - French Hall
11.2 miles awayBanks
PNC Bank
0.4 miles awayFifth Third Bank
1.1 miles awayHonor Credit Union
1.2 miles awayAdvia Credit Union
10.0 miles awayFirst National Bank
10.0 miles awayHospitals
Borgess-Pipp Hospital
0.4 miles awayBorgess Medical Center
10.1 miles awayBronson Methodist Hospital
11.1 miles awayKalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
11.4 miles awayAllegan General Hospital
11.8 miles awayPharmacies
Meijer Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
15.7 miles awayRite Aid
16.6 miles awayChemist Warehouse
17.4 miles awayDentists
David T Brown, DDS PC
9.0 miles awayAspen Dental
15.6 miles awayDorr Family Dentistry
19.9 miles awayParks
Hicks Park
0.3 miles awayAllegan State Game Area
0.4 miles awayFannie Pell Park
0.5 miles awayDarrow Park
0.7 miles awaySherwood Park
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Mall Plaza
10.9 miles awayBronco Mall
10.9 miles awayCampus Pointe Mall
11.0 miles awayThe Crossroads Mall
15.4 miles awayCulture
Plainwell Performing Arts Center
0.4 miles awayDesign Street Plainwell
0.4 miles awayLight Fine Arts Building
10.6 miles awayNelda K. Balch Playhouse
10.6 miles awayDalton Theatre
10.7 miles awayRestaurants
Old Plank Road
0.4 miles awaySW's Donut Mill
0.5 miles awayAubree's Pizzaria and Grill - CLOSED
0.5 miles awayAubree's Pizzaria and Grill
0.5 miles awayPizza Hut
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