Porter Hills Health Center
Grand Rapids, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235310) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (616) 949-4971 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Porter Hills Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Porter Hills Health Center reports 4.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.0%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Porter Hills Health Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Porter Hills Health Center is a non-profit nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Kent County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1976. The facility has 39 certified beds with an average daily census of 36.1 residents, indicating a small, closely staffed community.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Porter Hills Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, well above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in the current CMS data, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note these figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data set and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest updates, as staffing and inspection figures are refreshed periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Porter Hills Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 30.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 39 certified beds with an average daily census of 36.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Porter Hills Health Center scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6169494971 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6169494971 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235310?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.