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The Orchards at Armada is a for profit - corporation facility in Armada, MI with 67 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 17 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $16K.

22600 Armada Ridge Road, Armada, MI 48005

Phone: 5867845322

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235609
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
67
Residents
64
In Hospital
No
County
Macomb
Last Inspection
Jun 10, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
N/A
CNA Hours
N/A
Total Nursing Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
N/A

What the CMS Record Reveals About The Orchards at Armada

The Orchards at Armada operates 67 certified beds in Armada, MI with approximately 64 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★). 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.

The inspection file contains 17 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $16K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, The Orchards at Armada falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (17 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 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: Jun 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 19, 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 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 5, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 19, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2023 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 26, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 26, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 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 8.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 19.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 27.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 68.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.7% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $16K

Date Type Amount
Dec 19, 2023 Fine $16K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for The Orchards at Armada?
The Orchards at Armada has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at The Orchards at Armada?
The Orchards at Armada reports N/A total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are N/A per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does The Orchards at Armada have?
The Orchards at Armada has 67 certified beds with approximately 64 residents. The facility is located at 22600 Armada Ridge Road, Armada, MI 48005.
Does The Orchards at Armada have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, The Orchards at Armada has 17 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has The Orchards at Armada received any fines or penalties?
Yes, The Orchards at Armada has received 1 penalties totaling $16K.
Who owns The Orchards at Armada?
The Orchards at Armada is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was The Orchards at Armada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for The Orchards at Armada was on Jun 10, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for The Orchards at Armada?
The Orchards at Armada 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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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