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The Willows At East Lansing

3500 Coolidge Road

3.5(49 ratings)· East Lansing average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
65
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
65

The Willows At East Lansing is a senior living community in East Lansing, Michigan offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 49 reviews.

About The Willows At East Lansing

The Willows At East Lansing is a skilled nursing / long term care community in East Lansing, Michigan. The community is licensed for up to 65 residents.

Families rate The Willows At East Lansing 3.6 out of 5 based on 48 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at The Willows At East Lansing

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Willows At East Lansing

3.5overall · 49 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (49)

Paul

May 2026

via Google

This place is not ready for hip surgery people, patients coming in pain pain controlled, BUT not being kept control until patients are terrible pain figuring out what helps to relieve there pain. On weekends and nights pain meds are give out 45 minutes to 2 hours late . Nurse changes shifts or claim they're not being told that the patients requested was not related back to nurse. All the time the light has been on , but nurses not checking in on patients, THEREFORE THE ONLY WAY TO GET HELP IS BY HALLER FOR HELP , or banging on walls to get attention. Short staffed or lack of personal should not fall on patients care . I even have nursing staff telling me that the doctors must write scripts stating every four hours wake for meds , otherwise patients pain levels sky rocket, because scripts are wrote wrong . Meanwhile nothing gets done but the patients just stay in PAIN !!!!

Mary-Alice Brayman

Apr 2026

via Google

Not impressed. Promises were made and not kept. My parent didn't receive the care they needed. They sat in their own pee because of being short staffed. They were supposed to go to pt and only went a few times. Not impressed, wouldn't recommend this facility at all. Trying to get ahold of someone to talk to is a joke, always getting the run around.

Adam Espy

Mar 2026

via Google

We had to put my Grandmother in a home because she can no longer watch over herself. We had her situated in her own room. She was their for about two years. Once you do get settled in my Grandmother was always loosing her cell phone charger. Come to find out it was being stolen by someone in the staff! They would loose her night gowns. Atleast several times. About 3 months before she passed away they moved her!! That's right@ without even notifying us. My parents were beyond pissed off. So now she is sharing a room. Then we get the call she's not doing so well. We go up their on the 17th. This is two years ago. And she passes away the next day! I was so upset that I was not their. Because if their un professionalism. She died completely by her self! And this place didn't even bother to rebate us for 13 days for the rest of the month that she was paid up on! So shop around! When I say shop around, Shop around! Don't let these people rip you off. Very poor uneducated staff! My mother did the best she could to find her a place that treated her like this! And this is not the entire story.

Tiffany Gann

Dec 2025

via Google

We toured this facility last week looking for a place to call home for a loved one. When we got there, we were told that the girl that gives tours was too busy for our scheduled tour, so they had the receptionist that had only been there for a month give us the tour. Unfortunately, she was unable to answer any questions. When we asked about pricing, we were told, "it should be in the packet." We asked if someone could sit down and go over it with us since this is thousands per month we are looking at spending. Jordan tried to deflect our questions, and was displaying body language while turned away from us and leaning against a wall that she would really rather be anywhere else. This lack of professionalism made us uncomfortable with the facility as a whole. If thats the type of service we were getting on a tour, what type of card would a love one receive?

Alena Dollarhite

Jul 2025

via Google

My mom was at the Willows of East Lansing in June 2025 for a couple of weeks. The professionalism of the staff, the care she received was exceptional. The activities were engaging for both the rehab clients and residents. The food prepared by the chefs was quality ingredients and delicious. I would highly recommend the care facility to those in search of rehab and from what I am learning for assisted living care. I appreciate each and every staff member who provided care to my mom for their expertise and patience needed to care for the elderly.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 20, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2026

Jan 8, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2026

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2026

Nov 14, 2024Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2024

Oct 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 13, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 13, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 11, 2024

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

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 11, 2024

Jul 5, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2024

Sep 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Willows At East Lansing offer?

The Willows At East Lansing offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Willows At East Lansing located?

The Willows At East Lansing is located at 3500 Coolidge Road in East Lansing, Michigan.

How did The Willows At East Lansing do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Willows At East Lansing had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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