The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
Escanaba, MI · Medicare-certified · 81 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens in Escanaba, MI has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is above the federal benchmark at 5.05 hours per resident per day versus 4.1, and it has no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included infection control, food handling, and staffing data reporting.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.046 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.046.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56
- Nurse aides
- 3.22
- Weekend nursing
- 4.44
Hours per resident per day.
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.8%12.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%2.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%5.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
14.3%10.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
1.8%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.8%8.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32.8%20.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4%4.1%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.6%3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.9%30.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.6%3.4%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%95%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Occupancy
- 64.7 residents on an average day (80% of 81 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 16 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.