How does Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 3 of 5 stars (health inspections 3 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
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 Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health on Care Compare is dated July 15, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 3 health deficiencies.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E |
| July 15, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| July 15, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
How is Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health staffed?
Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health reports 4.04 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.47 registered-nurse hours, against a Ottawa County median of 3.58 total hours across the 11 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 42.9%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Staffing hours are the single number families most often skip. Ask what weekend and overnight staffing look like, because the daily average can hide thin evening shifts.
Who owns and operates Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health?
CMS lists Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health's ownership type as non profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health within the TRINITY HEALTH chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on August 1, 1978.
How does Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health compare with other nursing homes in Ottawa County?
Among the 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ottawa County, 4 carry a higher overall star rating than Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health, and the county average is 3.0 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Jamestown | Hudsonville | ★★★★★ | 58 |
| Medilodge of Zeeland | Zeeland | ★★★☆☆ | 138 |
| Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | Allendale | ★★☆☆☆ | 60 |
| Medilodge at the Shore | Grand Haven | ★★☆☆☆ | 126 |
| Riverside Nursing Centre | Grand Haven | ★☆☆☆☆ | 34 |
What should families ask Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health?
Ask Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent”. What was the plan of correction?
- 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 235373, 84 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 4.04 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 3 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
