Nursing Homes · Big Rapids, MI
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Orchards at Big Rapids
805 West Avenue · Big Rapids, MI 49307 · 100 certified beds
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About The Orchards at Big Rapids
The Orchards at Big Rapids is a nursing home in Big Rapids, Michigan. Its capacity is 100 beds, the same as the Michigan median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Orchards Michigan. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 33 citations, the most recent on April 22, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.39 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Big Rapids. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (33)
Records from February 2023 to April 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2026.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2025.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $55,711
March 13, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 13, 2024, lasting 4 days (triggered by inspection on March 13, 2024).
March 13, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $55,711 against this nursing home on March 13, 2024.
Staffing
3.39 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Orchards Michigan, a chain of 15 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.7 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 1.7 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Michigan.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Big Rapids.
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