How does Ely Manor rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Ely Manor carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 1 of 5 stars (health inspections 1 of 5, staffing 3 of 5, quality measures 3 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Care Compare shows the abuse icon for this home, which CMS applies after abuse-related citations.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of Ely Manor find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Ely Manor on Care Compare is dated November 21, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 24 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| November 21, 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F |
| November 21, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| November 21, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E |
| November 21, 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D |
| November 21, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| November 21, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| November 21, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
| November 21, 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D |
| November 21, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D |
CMS also lists 1 fine totaling $138,302 in the last three years.
How is Ely Manor staffed?
Ely Manor reports 3.40 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.64 registered-nurse hours, against a Allegan County median of 3.70 total hours across the 6 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 43.8%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Turnover matters as much as hours: residents do better when the same aides return day after day. Ask how long the director of nursing and the aides on your parent's unit have been there.
Who owns and operates Ely Manor?
CMS lists Ely Manor's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Allegan Care Operating Co Llc within the CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on April 1, 1976.
How does Ely Manor compare with other nursing homes in Allegan County?
Among the 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Allegan County, 4 carry a higher overall star rating than Ely Manor, and the county average is 2.5 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | Allegan | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland | ★★★☆☆ | 145 |
| Life Care Center of Plainwell | Plainwell | ★★☆☆☆ | 119 |
| The Orchards at Douglas Cove | Douglas | ★☆☆☆☆ | 51 |
What should families ask Ely Manor?
Ask Ely Manor about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”. What was the plan of correction?
- What has changed since CMS flagged this home, and who is the current administrator?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- Who is the attending physician or nurse practitioner, and how often do they visit?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235264, 101 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.40 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 1 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
