The Legacy at Battle Creek

Nursing Home
Overview of The Legacy at Battle Creek
The Oaks at Battle Creek is a senior living community located in Battle Creek, Michigan. It offers Assisted Living and Skilled Services, including rehabilitation and nursing care. The community provides a range of amenities and support to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
(269) 964-4655

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Michigan average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Michigan average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Michigan average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Michigan average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 22% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Michigan average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 30

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Michigan average
Occupancy rate 74.9%
Residents per day (avg) 72
Occupancy rate
74.9%
Residents per day (avg)
72

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13.0M
Profit
$524.6K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$13,040,938.00
Profit
$524,569.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.1M
39.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.4M
Total costs $12.5M
Bed community size
30-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
REGULAR
Facility Type
HOMES FOR THE AGED
License Expiration
July 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: AH130297466
CMS Certification Number: 235451
County: CALHOUN

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Trilogy Healthcare of Battle Creek, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center/Gym
Salon
Walking Paths
Resident Garden
Pet Friendly
Resident Parking
Chef-prepared meals
24-hour emergency alert system
Housekeeping and linen services
Maintenance of apartment
community
and grounds.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Skilled Services, Pharmacy & Lab, Family Resources, Culinary & Lifestyle, Life Enrichment, Dining

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.
Meals Included
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

Inspection History

In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.

Compare Nursing Homes around Battle Creek

The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
The Legacy at Battle Creek
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MI 49017-3251
107
No
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SMITH, AUBREY
74.9%
$12,948,010.00
$5,129,705.00
39.6%
72.10
3/5
3.3597
3/5
3/5
4/5
23
+7%
-22%
-1%
Cedar Creek of Hastings
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Hastings Charter Twp
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No
3
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Address Battle Creek, MI 49017-3251

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

103
Total Staff
84
Employees
19
Contractors
30,932
Total Hours (Quarter)
46
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse117 No
Licensed Practical Nurse107.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant407.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
64 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
10 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11%
of total hours from contractors
3,388 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4004014,06291100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse100103,91191100%7.9
Registered Nurse110113,17791100%7
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,99091100%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist9091,8659099%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0338747987%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide0558587380%6.8
Nurse Aide in Training3038507684%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0446986875%6.7
Speech Language Pathologist0555956673%4.9
Administrator1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1014956268%8
Dietitian1014696470%7.3
Qualified Social Worker0113516470%5.5
Mental Health Service Worker1011762325%7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant202535156%1
Medical Director011121213%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
4.6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

19 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Michigan average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Michigan average: 1.9

23 moderate citations More info Michigan average: 30.8

0 minor citations More info Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Trilogy Health Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
70 Total Residents
Medicare 25 (35.7%)
Medicaid 42 (60%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (4.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.0
17% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.8
22% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.1%
27% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.9%
62% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.3%
11% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.8%
51% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.6%
20% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
69% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.7%
89% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.3%
64% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.9%
61% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 94.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.2%
14% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
39% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
23% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 79.5%

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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