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The Orchards At Big Rapids
805 West Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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.
The Orchards At Big Rapids is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Big Rapids, Michigan, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 79 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 4, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $56K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mecosta Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 32.1 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 29.0% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $55,711 | $55,711 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 22 Apr 2026, 13 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×16 E ×6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | Payment denial | — | 4 days |
| 13 Mar 2024 | Fine | $55,711 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 11.0% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.6% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Big Rapids Mi Opco Llc. Chain: The Orchards Michigan (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| Big Rapids Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| Signet Healthcare Consultants LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| White Lake Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
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 Mecosta County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation of | Big Rapids | 78 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 32.1 | — | 18 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Mecosta County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Orchards At Big Rapids been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has The Orchards At Big Rapids been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $56K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at The Orchards At Big Rapids compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Orchards At Big Rapids?
It is part of the The Orchards Michigan chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include White Lake Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Orchards At Big Rapids last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Apr 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.