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Michigan Masonic Home
1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, MI 48801
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 204 beds, Michigan Masonic Home serves Alma in Gratiot County, Michigan and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (2.0 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 31.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gratiot Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 27 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.4 | 46.0 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 37.5% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 18 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.3%, RNs 23.1%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.0% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.0% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Michigan Masonic Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Masonic Home | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/1995 |
| Morrison Management Specialists Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2012 |
| Concept Rehab, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2012 |
| Morrison Management Specialists Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2012 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Gratiot County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schnepp Senior Care and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | St. Louis | 97 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17.5 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Riverside Healthcare Center | St. Louis | 39 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 94.9 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
| The Laurels of Fulton | Perrinton | 50 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 54.0 | $59K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Ashley Healthcare Center | Ashley | 63 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 46.0 | $71K | 25 Feb 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Gratiot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Michigan Masonic Home been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Michigan Masonic Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Michigan Masonic Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Michigan Masonic Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Michigan Masonic Home, Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan and Morrison Management Specialists Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Michigan Masonic Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.