Kalkaska Memorial Health Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 71/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Kalkaska facility ranks in the 63th percentile among Michigan nursing homes.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center provides above-average staffing with 4.68 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.68 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.29 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.42 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.97 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.24 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.99 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jan 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0580 Severity DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Nov 25, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Sep 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0552 Severity EEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Jul 30, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0688 Severity DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medicJul 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 3.2% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 3.3% | 3.0% | Average |
| On antipsychotic medication | 13.7% | 14.5% | Average |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.7% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 7.4% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 4.7% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 15.0% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $10,364
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 71 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -1 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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