nursing home in Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -

1001 Leffingwell Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 · (616) 267-4800

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - at a glance

Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - is a 80-bed non-profit nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Kent County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Michigan average is 9.9.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 33.7% per year (state average 44.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
80
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Corewell Health
Medicare-certified since
May 2, 2023
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Kent County
CMS Certification Number
235731

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.5 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility5.00 hrsMichigan average3.99 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)5.00 hrs3.99 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.62 hrs0.78 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.25 hrs2.33 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.18 hrs3.50 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.7%44.1%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40%39.2%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility1Michigan average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)689.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Michigan average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$29,376$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds80104107
Average residents per day698686
Occupancy86.3%83.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.2%Michigan average3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.2%3%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)8.8%5.1%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%14.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)4.2%10.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.2%5.4%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)14.3%19.4%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)16.7%20%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.8%95.3%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0.8%Michigan average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.8%1.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99.3%79.5%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.1%83.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 9, 2025
Standard
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2025
April 5, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
SPECTRUM HEALTH CONTINUING CARE
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%07/22/2022
COREWELL HEALTH
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%10/26/2022
BOETTCHER, IRIS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
COREWELL HEALTH
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/29/2025
FREESE DECKER, CHRISTINA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/31/2023
PAKKALA, KAREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/08/2023
SPECTRUM HEALTH CONTINUING CARE
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/22/2022
ZANK, RYAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/07/2023
BEG, SIMIN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
BRAGG, TALAWNDA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/26/2021
BUCKLEY, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
DOORNBOS, MARY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
FERRELL-ROBINSON, LYNNETTE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
HOFMAN, RONALD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
PINK, BILL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
PORT, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2025
TORRES, JOHANNIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
WAALKES, ANNICA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
WATSON, SAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/12/2020
WILSON, MARK
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/11/2024
COX, MATTHEW
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2022
FREESE DECKER, CHRISTINA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2022
PAKKALA, KAREN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/08/2023
BOETTCHER, IRIS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
PAKKALA, KAREN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/08/2023
SPECTRUM HEALTH CONTINUING CARE
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/22/2022
ZANK, RYAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/07/2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -'s rating?

Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Corewell Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - and how do I contact it?

Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - is at 1001 Leffingwell Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Phone: (616) 267-4800.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.