Burcham Hills Retirement Center

2700 Burcham Drive
East Lansing MI 48823
Phone: 5173518377

Life plan community Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Michigan average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the East Lansing average: 1.8 star lower (2.8), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds133
Average residents per day106.5
Occupancy80%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainLIFE CARE SERVICES (43 facilities)
CountyIngham
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1978-11-01
CMS certification number (CCN)235236
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle16

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.66
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.49
Registered nurse turnover33.3%
Total nursing staff turnover65.9%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$37,557
Payment denials1
Total penalties2
This facility has $37,557 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Burcham Hills Retirement Center highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Burcham Hills Retirement Center have?

CMS certifies 133 beds; the facility reports an average of 106.5 residents per day (about 80% occupancy).

Does Burcham Hills Retirement Center have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $37,557 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has Burcham Hills Retirement Center been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.