APERION CARE ARBORS MICHIGAN CITY has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; it has no fines in the last 24 months and is flagged for the lowest overall rating.
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4243.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.52
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.00
Weekend nursing
2.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25.3%19.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.9%8.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.2%8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.5%4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.1%13.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.8%33%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
95.6%98.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%99%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50.3%63.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 13, 2024
24 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
119.2 residents on an average day (66% of 180 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 52 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.