Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health

18525 Woodland Ridge Drive · Spring Lake, MI · 49456 · 6168420770

84 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Trinity Health

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 82
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.053.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.360.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.80≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year52%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (37 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G June 13, 2025

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

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

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

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

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

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

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

    Corrected July 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    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 July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    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.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F June 13, 2025

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F June 13, 2025

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F June 13, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F June 13, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 23, 2025Payment Denial19 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235373 · certified since August 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.