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.
February 17, 2023
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 March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
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 March 14, 2023.
February 17, 2023
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2023.
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
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