D

The Villa at West Branch

445 South Valley Street, West Branch, MI 48661
Score: 41 / 100

The Villa At West Branch faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 41/100. The facility ranks in the 28th percentile among Michigan nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at The Villa At West Branch is near the national average, with 3.88 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 45 deficiencies at The Villa At West Branch. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.86 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.34 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

45
Total Deficiencies
Aug 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 45 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Apr 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 28, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Apr 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 0.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $170,704

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
70
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13