Burcham Hills Retirement Center
East Lansing, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235236) · 133 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $37,557 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (517) 351-8377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Burcham Hills Retirement Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Burcham Hills Retirement Center reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.9%.
Burcham Hills Retirement Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $37,557.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS Care Compare does not currently show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Burcham Hills Retirement Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in East Lansing, Michigan (Ingham County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1978. The facility is certified for 133 beds and reports an average daily census of 106.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Burcham Hills holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $37,557.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. CMS Care Compare does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Burcham Hills at this time.
Burcham Hills is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.1. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Burcham Hills has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Burcham Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 65.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $37,557.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for Burcham Hills in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Burcham Hills is certified for 133 beds and has an average daily census of 106.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall rating (1 star) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information isn't in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 5173518377 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The listing data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 5173518377 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235236?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.