The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
Traverse City, MI · Medicare-certified · 22 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
4 of 5 overall
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 out of 5 on health inspections, but 5 out of 5 on staffing and quality measures; reported nurse staffing is 6.93 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1. There were no fines in the last 24 months, but there is a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.9345 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.9345.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.24
- Nurse aides
- 4.18
- Weekend nursing
- 5.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.7%89.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 8 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 4, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 14 residents on an average day (64% of 22 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 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.