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The Orchards at Armada

Armada, MI · Medicare-certified · 67 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall

5-star overall facility with strong health inspection and quality scores, but staffing is low at 2 of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.18 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). No fines were reported in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included accident prevention, food safety, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.181 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.181.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.73
Licensed practical nurses
0.76
Nurse aides
1.69
Weekend nursing
2.85

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

20%30.6%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%2%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.5%4.2%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.1%2%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

9.5%2.7%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

9.5%2.7%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

7.9%18%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

20.9%21.1%No change

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.8%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

17%15.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

2.3%2.3%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

95.1%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

68.6%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

94.7%94.1%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 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 provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited May 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E

The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: D

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,887 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Dec 19, 2023

    $15,887

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2022

Now operated by The Orchards at Armada, previously Advantage Living Center Armada.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN · 14 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
64.2 residents on an average day (96% of 67 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 23 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.