Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
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 | 10 | This facility has 130% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (23 vs. MI avg 10).↑ 130% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.9 | 2 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan nursing home (2.9 vs. MI avg 2).↑ 45% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 5 | This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Michigan average (8 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
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 from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
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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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.
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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):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center | NH SNF | Battle Creek | 91
Facility
91
MI AVG
74
Rank
#153 / 428 |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
MI AVG
76.7
Rank
#5 / 105 | +27% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#63 / 129 | +18% | -8% | $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 | 1 | 88 | - |
23
Facility
23
MI AVG
40
Rank
#497 / 674 | 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 | 235054 | ||||
| The Legacy at Battle Creek | NH ADC AL IL MC SNF | Battle Creek | 30
Facility
30
MI AVG
74
Rank
#317 / 428 | - | - | 3.89
Facility
3.89
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#76 / 129 | +7% | -9% | $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 | - | 69 | - |
83
Facility
83
MI AVG
40
Rank
#24 / 674 | 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 | 235451 | ||||
| Laurels of Bedford | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Battle Creek | 123
Facility
123
MI AVG
74
Rank
#68 / 428 |
92.9%
Facility
92.9%
MI AVG
76.7
Rank
#29 / 105 | +21% | 3.51
Facility
3.51
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#112 / 129 | +7% | -18% | $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 | 1 | 114 | - |
16
Facility
16
MI AVG
40
Rank
#552 / 674 | 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 | 235299 | ||||
| Majestic Care of Battle Creek | NH AL HC HOS IL MC SNF | Battle Creek | 65
Facility
65
MI AVG
74
Rank
#224 / 428 |
80.5%
Facility
80.5%
MI AVG
76.7
Rank
#58 / 105 | +5% | 3.15
Facility
3.15
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#126 / 129 | -16% | -27% | $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 | 4 | 52 | - |
20
Facility
20
MI AVG
40
Rank
#520 / 674 | 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 |
The Legacy at Battle Creek is located in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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The Legacy at Battle Creek is legally operated by 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.
The Legacy at Battle Creek's occupancy is 74.9%.
The Legacy at Battle Creek has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Legacy at Battle Creek has a no-pet policy.
The Legacy at Battle Creek is registered as a for-profit in MI.
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