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Best Nursing Homes in Battle Creek, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Battle Creek, MI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MI
Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
May 2026
We analyzed These are the facilities in Battle Creek, MI our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Battle Creek, MI.
5 homes
Other senior care options in Battle Creek:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Battle Creek, MI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Battle Creek, MI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Battle Creek, MI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care):
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Michigan average is: 59.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center
NH
SNF
Battle Creek
91
Facility 91
MI AVG 74
Rank #154 / 429
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MI AVG 74.4
Rank #5 / 117
+32%
3.88
Facility 3.88
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #67 / 126
 +18%-10%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #37 / 128
3.3
Facility 3.3
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #29 / 128
189-
23
Facility 23
MI AVG 40
Rank #499 / 676
Nexcare Holdings, LLC
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #84 / 120
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #80 / 120
58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #46 / 120
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The Legacy at Battle Creek
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Battle Creek
30
Facility 30
MI AVG 74
Rank #318 / 429
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3.36
Facility 3.36
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #116 / 126
 +7%-22%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
23
Facility 23
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #51 / 128
4.6
Facility 4.6
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #57 / 128
-71-
83
Facility 83
MI AVG 40
Rank #24 / 676
Aubrey Smith
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #60 / 120
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #65 / 120
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #61 / 120
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Laurels of Bedford
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Battle Creek
123
Facility 123
MI AVG 74
Rank #68 / 429
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
MI AVG 74.4
Rank #27 / 117
+24%
3.40
Facility 3.40
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #116 / 126
 +7%-21%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
45
Facility 45
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #90 / 128
9.0
Facility 9.0
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #119 / 128
1114-
16
Facility 16
MI AVG 40
Rank #554 / 676
Brad Mason
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #49 / 120
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #50 / 120
57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #51 / 120
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Majestic Care of Battle Creek
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Battle Creek
65
Facility 65
MI AVG 74
Rank #225 / 429
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
MI AVG 74.4
Rank #54 / 117
+13%
3.51
Facility 3.51
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #112 / 126
 -16%-18%
$76.5k
Facility $76.5k
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #114 / 129
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #110 / 128
7.6
Facility 7.6
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #108 / 128
454-
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 40
Rank #522 / 676
Majestic Michigan Operations I LLC
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #115 / 120
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #117 / 120
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #87 / 120
235023

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Battle Creek.

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Overview of Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center
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Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center is a nursing home in Battle Creek, MI, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and family-like environment. With 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, and comprehensive therapies, residents experience a maintenance-free retirement. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, individualized care plans are also provided to help them recover and return to their routines.

Off-site activities, light exercises, and social events ensure residents can live actively and maintain holistic wellness. With a salon, a barbershop, and spacious common areas, residents can rest comfortably. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as it is located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Battle Creek. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Michigan, this nursing home strives to help older adults live to their potential.

Phone: (810) 534-0150

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Overview of The Legacy at Battle Creek

The Legacy at Battle Creek is a 30-bed skilled nursing facility that operates alongside an assisted living community. The building functions at a 75% occupancy rate, with its operations heavily weighted toward short-term Medicare rehabilitation stays that result in a 51-day average length of stay. Business records display a stable financial base, reporting a 2023 profit of $524.6 thousand and a 4.1% margin. The provider reinvests back into operations by dedicating 54.7% of general revenue to its payroll, which helps support amenities such as walking paths, a fitness center, a salon, and chef-prepared dining options in a highly walkable urban setting.

Oversight files from state health departments reflect an unblemished inspection record mixed with uneven clinical outcomes. Standard licensing and public health surveys across the last three years have returned zero deficiencies and zero federal financial fines, carrying forward a historical pattern of regulatory compliance. Everyday nursing care trends below the Michigan benchmark at 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident daily, though weekend registered nurse hours track 76% above state averages, and dedicated physical therapy coverage runs 75% ahead of state baselines.

This post-acute therapy structure lines up with successful short-term outcomes, documenting above-average marks for discharge self-care and a 58.7% successful community return rate. Permanent resident charts, however, show notable clinical care struggles, with files logging higher-than-average numbers for major injury falls, resident depression, and unexpected weight loss.

Prospective residents evaluating regional short-term physical therapy options or dual-licensure campuses can review these public tracking resources to check the provider’s baseline. Because the official tracking registers strong rehabilitation discharge success and a completely clear multi-year inspection profile alongside below-average weekday nurse hours and long-term physical preservation challenges, the paperwork details a facility highly oriented toward short-stay recovery.

Phone: (269) 964-4655

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Overview of Laurels of Bedford

Laurels of Bedford is a nursing home in Battle Creek, MI, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Featuring modern living spaces in a home-like and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care with round-the-clock nursing care, dietitian-approved meals, and a wide range of therapies. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and live to their potential.

Therapeutic activities, stretching exercises, and social events ensure residents can focus on their holistic wellness and encourage them to make friends. A rehabilitation gym, a garden, and a spa also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is situated in the tree-lined residential area of Battle Creek, near parks and restaurants. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in Michigan.

Phone: (269) 968-2296

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Overview of Majestic Care of Battle Creek
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Majestic Care of Battle Creek is a nursing home in Battle Creek, MI, offering long-term care, hospice care, rehabilitation, and respite care. The community also ensures older adults are treated like family in a nurturing and welcoming environment. With 24-hour nursing care, well-balanced meals, and transportation services, residents experience maintenance-free living. Through individualized care plans, residents also receive the best possible care for their recovery and wellness.

Social gatherings, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and have fun. Spacious common areas and top-notch rehabilitation equipment also ensure residents can rest and move around safely. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located near fast-food chains and shops in the tree-lined neighborhood of Battle Creek. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a great choice for senior living in Michigan.

Phone: (269) 965-3327

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If you’re looking for quality care and a whole lot of fun to go along with it, then Brookdale Battle Creek is the perfect senior living community for you. Located in the vibrant city of Battle Creek, Michigan, Brookdale Battle Creek offerS both assisted living and memory care, providing personalized care tailored to each resident’s unique needs. A compassionate team is available 24/7 for assistance and emergencies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents.

Committed to creating a convenient environment where residents can live a worry-free lifestyle, Brookdale Battle Creek offers a variety of amenities designed for residents’ convenience and enjoyment, including restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, and an engaging social calendar filled with diverse events and activities. Residents receive gentle guidance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. With comprehensive services like cooking, cleaning, and scheduled transportation, residents can focus on living their lives to the fullest while the dedicated team handles the chores.

Phone: (269) 979-7781

Contact Brookdale Battle Creek

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Battle Creek, MI

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Battle Creek, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Battle Creek, MI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Battle Creek, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Battle Creek, MI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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