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The Orchards at Big Rapids

805 West Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Score: 44 / 100

The Orchards At Big Rapids faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 31th percentile among Michigan nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Recent CMS inspections identified 28 deficiencies at The Orchards At Big Rapids, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Mar 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Mar 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Mar 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Mar 12, 2024 · 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 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 21.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $55,711

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4