Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

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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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 23 | 8 | This facility has 188% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (23 vs. MI avg 8).↑ 188% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.3 | 0.4 | This facility has 225% more deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan nursing home (1.3 vs. MI avg 0.4).↑ 225% worse |
Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Michigan average 33.5
Michigan average 5.18
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.
Michigan average: 0.3
Michigan average: 1.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,396 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 16,151 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,714 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,369 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,701 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,939 | 88 | 96% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 910 | 68 | 74% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 791 | 79 | 86% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 700 | 69 | 75% | 6.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 685 | 72 | 78% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 310 | 58 | 63% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 53 | 58% | 1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Legacy at Battle Creek based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Battle Creek's city center to The Legacy at Battle Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Legacy at Battle Creek is located in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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The legal owner and operator of The Legacy at Battle Creek is Trilogy Healthcare of Battle Creek, LLC.
The Legacy at Battle Creek has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to MI state health department records, The Legacy at Battle Creek's license number is AH130297466.
According to MI state health department records, The Legacy at Battle Creek's license expires on July 31, 2026.
The Legacy at Battle Creek has 30 beds.
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The Legacy at Battle Creek is located at 706 North Avenue.
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