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Burcham Hills Retirement Center, East Lansing, MI: 1 star rating, fined $37,557 across 1 fine and had 1 payment denial

Burcham Hills Retirement Center in East Lansing, MI is run by Burcham Hills Retirement Center II, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $37,557 across 1 fine and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 41 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 24, 2026, and 5 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
133
Residents per day
103 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Burcham Hills Retirement Center II
Chain
Life Care Services, 43 facilities
Fines
$37,557 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
41, of which 5 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number
235236
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
August 8, 2024Fine$37,557Not listeddata.cms.gov
May 24, 2024Payment denialNot listedJune 25, 202425data.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 24, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 27, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 7, 2026data.cms.gov
March 4, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 7, 2026data.cms.gov
December 3, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 15, 2025data.cms.gov
January 29, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2025data.cms.gov
October 28, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 3, 2024data.cms.gov
August 8, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedSeptember 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 8, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 8, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 4, 2024data.cms.gov
August 8, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 4, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 20, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
May 24, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 25, 2024data.cms.gov
January 25, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 28, 2024data.cms.gov
January 25, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 28, 2024data.cms.gov
January 25, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 28, 2024data.cms.gov
October 24, 2023F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceSeptember 1, 2023data.cms.gov
October 24, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 24, 2023F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 23 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 18 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Life Care Services LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedJuly 1, 2015data.cms.gov
Life Care Services LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 15, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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