The Orchards at Big Rapids

805 West Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 · CCN 235459 · 100 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-03-13 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2023-02-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0867, severity G)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2023-02-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2023-02-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0656, severity G)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2023-02-17 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.14

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−12%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.50

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $55,711 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-03-13	Fine	$55,711
2024-03-13	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

The Orchards at Redford (Redford, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
The Orchards at Southgate (Southgate, MI) — CMS overall4 of 5
The Orchards at Three Rivers (Three Rivers, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
The Orchards at Harper Woods (Harper Woods, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
The Orchards at Roseville (Roseville, MI) — CMS overall2 of 5
The Orchards at Warren (Warren, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
The Orchards at Wayne (Wayne, MI) — CMS overall2 of 5
The Orchards at Northwest (Detroit, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 28 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-22	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-22	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-22	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-22	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-04-22	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-03-13	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-13	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-13	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-13	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-03-13	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-07	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-07	F0626	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-07	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-02-17	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	F	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “The Orchards at Big Rapids, Big Rapids” at medicare.gov/care-compare.