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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Michigan Masonic Home

1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, MI 48801

Michigan Masonic Home, a 204-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Alma, MI, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #9 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#9 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
5.19
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings

The verdict

Michigan Masonic Home, a 204-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Alma, MI, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #9 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#9 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
5.19
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 422 MI nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235020
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
204
Residents
94
In Hospital
No
County
Gratiot
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 5.19 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.98 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.35
CNA Hours
2.86
Total Nursing Hours
5.19 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
31.3%
RN Turnover
23.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Michigan Masonic Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Michigan Masonic Home ranks #9 of 420 rated nursing homes in MI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Michigan Masonic Home operates 204 certified beds in Alma, MI with approximately 94 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Staffing is reported at 5.19 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.98 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Michigan Masonic Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 31.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 26, 2023 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 26, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 86.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Michigan Masonic Home, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Michigan Masonic Home

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MI registry
  • Peer homes near 204 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MI. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Michigan Masonic Home?
Michigan Masonic Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Michigan Masonic Home rank among nursing homes in MI?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Michigan Masonic Home ranks 9th among 420 rated nursing homes in MI (#9 of 420). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Michigan Masonic Home?
Michigan Masonic Home reports 5.19 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.98 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 31.3%.
How many beds does Michigan Masonic Home have?
Michigan Masonic Home has 204 certified beds with approximately 94 residents. The facility is located at 1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, MI 48801.
Does Michigan Masonic Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Michigan Masonic Home has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Michigan Masonic Home received any fines or penalties?
No, Michigan Masonic Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Michigan Masonic Home?
Michigan Masonic Home is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Michigan Masonic Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Michigan Masonic Home was on Jan 29, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Michigan Masonic Home?
Michigan Masonic Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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