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HomeMichiganBurcham Hills Retirement Center

Burcham Hills Retirement Center

2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 488235173518377WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(252 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
133
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $37,557

How Burcham Hills Retirement Center Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MI average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.49 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.85 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
65.9%
MI average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.49 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.99.
Staff turnover is 65.9%, higher than the Michigan average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
27
deficiency citations
Inspected May 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected May 15, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 11 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Ingham County 65+
40,219
14.2% of county
County Population
282,540
Ingham County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Burcham Hills Retirement Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Lansing, Michigan with 133 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
133
Avg Residents/Day
106.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Ingham
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
174.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (53)

F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 23 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$37,557
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 8, 2024
$37,557
Payment DenialMay 24, 2024
25 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.36 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.28 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.49 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.09 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
65.9%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BREEN, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
CARTER, REGINALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2008
CASH, STELLACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 5, 2018
HILLARY, CHARLESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
HOBSON, DAPHNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 20, 2022
MUNSHAW, PATRICIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
OWEN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2021
REICHLE, PAULACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
RONK, CHERYLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2014
SAVAGE, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 1997
TOBIN, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 20, 2022
YONTZ, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
BIRD, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2018
BREEN, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
SAVAGE, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 1997
UHLEMANN, BRIDGETTECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 15, 2024
VICTOR, JASONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
YONTZ, SUSANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 20, 2022
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
BRUMMETTE, ANGELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 3, 2020
CUMMINS, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 11, 2024
ENSBERG, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 15, 2025
BRUMMETTE, ANGELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 15, 2025
ENSBERG, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 15, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Burcham Hills Retirement Center and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
Burcham Hills Retirement Center
East Lansing, MICurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $37,557
Medilodge of Campus Area
East Lansing, MI1.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Medilodge of East Lansing
East Lansing, MI1.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Medilodge of Okemos
Okemos, MI2.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Willows At Okemos
Okemos, MI2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Willows At East Lansing
East Lansing, MI3.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Ingham County Medical Care Facility
Okemos, MI3.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Burcham Hills Retirement Center
East Lansing, MI · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$37,557
Medilodge of Campus Area
East Lansing, MI
1.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Medilodge of East Lansing
East Lansing, MI
1.1 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Medilodge of Okemos
Okemos, MI
2.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
The Willows At Okemos
Okemos, MI
2.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
The Willows At East Lansing
East Lansing, MI
3.5 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Ingham County Medical Care Facility
Okemos, MI
3.9 mi4/52/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Burcham Hills Retirement Center?▾
Burcham Hills Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Burcham Hills Retirement Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Burcham Hills Retirement Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Burcham Hills Retirement Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Burcham Hills Retirement Center had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 15, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $37,557.
What are the staffing levels at Burcham Hills Retirement Center?▾
Burcham Hills Retirement Center provides 4.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, 1.28 LPN hours, and 2.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 65.9%.
How many beds does Burcham Hills Retirement Center have?▾
Burcham Hills Retirement Center has 133 certified beds with an average of 106.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Burcham Hills Retirement Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan, including 3 in East Lansing. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Burcham Hills Retirement Center?▾
On Google Maps, Burcham Hills Retirement Center has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 252 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Life Care Services

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