Clark Retirement Community
1551 Franklin Street Se · Grand Rapids, MI · 49506 · 6164521568
39 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Bhi Senior Living Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235401 · certified since October 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.