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The Willows at East Lansing

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

3500 Coolidge Road, East Lansing, MI 4882365 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 46 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Willows at East Lansing offers strong rehabilitation services and a clean environment, making it a viable option for short-term recovery. However, families must be vigilant regarding staffing levels and communication; we strongly recommend visiting on a weekend to observe the care environment firsthand and asking for a clear, written policy on how management handles call-light response times.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

46 reviews on Google
The Willows at East Lansing presents a polarized experience where families either report exceptional, compassionate care or significant neglect. While many reviewers praise the facility for its clean environment and dedicated rehab staff, a consistent pattern of complaints highlights severe understaffing, particularly on weekends, and poor communication from management. Families should be aware that experiences vary greatly depending on the specific department and the level of oversight provided by the family.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food6.0Staff5.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds4.0Memory5.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Engaging activity programs

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to long wait times for call lights (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from administration (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent quality of care and meal service on weekends (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'17(9)'19(7)'21(2)'23(6)'25(8)'26(3)

Distribution · 75 analyzed

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48
4
0
3
1
2
8
1
18

How They Respond to Reviews

80%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much the team engages with residents through your activity programs; could you tell us more about what a typical day looks like for someone living here?
  • 2We noticed the facility is very well-maintained and clean; how do you ensure that high standard of cleanliness is consistent throughout the entire building?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage call lights and response times during the busier shifts or overnight hours?
  • 4What is the process for communicating important medical updates or changes in care from the administration to the family?
  • 5Since we want to ensure a smooth transition, how is medication management handled to ensure everything is accurate and timely?
  • 6How does the quality of care and meal service transition during the weekends to ensure the same level of attention as the weekdays?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are all very well trained and wonderful with the patients. I would highly recommend the Willows of East Lansing.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★

The Nursing staff and the CNA's made my fears subside. I witnessed the Team work hard to implement my care, and I was taken care of very well.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

Imagine your Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa in a facility you've placed your complete faith and trust in. Now imagine that loved one going hungry because meals are late, imagine them being talked down to, laying on the floor alone....no help....their repeated emergency call buttons being ignored.

Family member · 2020☆☆☆☆
Source: 46 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.50hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.82hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
6%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
MI
4.2%
Clinton
16.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
15.3%
MI
13.1%
Clinton
15.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
19.5%
MI
19.5%
Clinton
23.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.3%
Better than Avg
Here
5.3%
US
14.4%
MI
11.2%
Clinton
15.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
93.4%
MI
95.2%
Clinton
92.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
MI
95.0%
Clinton
94.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.8%
Better than Avg
Here
95.8%
US
79.7%
MI
79.5%
Clinton
78.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.9%
Better than Avg
Here
95.9%
US
81.8%
MI
83.0%
Clinton
78.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
1.6%
MI
1.2%
Clinton
0.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Near state avg (9.8)
7 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints resulting in inspections, with recurring issues in care planning, safety hazards, and medication management. The facility shows a pattern of deficiencies across multiple surveys from 2022-2024, including problems with resident assessments, accident prevention, and medication protocols. While all issues have been corrected according to provider reports, the persistence of similar problems across years suggests ongoing challenges with consistent quality oversight.

Mar 20, 2026Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Jan 8, 2026Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Nov 14, 2024Complaint
1
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Oct 17, 2024Routine
11
0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0623Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Jul 5, 2024Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Sep 20, 2023Routine
13
0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0847Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Willows at East Lansing

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Trilogy Health Services

Chain Size

124 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 1 of 120 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Continental Merger Sub LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Northstar Healthcare Income INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Northstar Healthcare Income Operating Partnership Lp

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Trilogy Holdings Nt-Hci, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Keybank National Association5% or Greater Mortgage InterestCorbin, KathyW-2 Managing EmployeeFightmaster, LisaW-2 Managing EmployeeBarney, LeighOfficer / DirectorBryant, WilliamOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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