The Orchards at Big Rapids — Nursing Home in Big Rapids, MI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 100 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 59.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 235459 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.30 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.88 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
The Orchards at Big Rapids had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 13, 2025).
Inspection Findings — March 13, 2025
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — April 7, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 7, 2025
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Implement 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 limited. (Level D)Corrected — April 7, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — April 7, 2025
The Orchards at Big Rapids is a 100-bed nursing home in Big Rapids, Michigan. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in March 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Nursing coverage here is a relative strength, with staffing levels above the state average, which can support daily care and observation. However, a recent inspection found several quality- and medication-management issues (including pharmacy review processes and the use of psychotropic drugs) as well as concerns tied to resident dignity, so it’s reasonable to ask what specific corrective steps the facility has taken to address those findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Orchards at Big Rapids Medicare and Medicaid certified?
The Orchards at Big Rapids is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is The Orchards at Big Rapids's CMS star rating?
The Orchards at Big Rapids has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at The Orchards at Big Rapids?
The Orchards at Big Rapids reports 4.30316 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has The Orchards at Big Rapids had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, The Orchards at Big Rapids had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does The Orchards at Big Rapids have?
The Orchards at Big Rapids has 100 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation of — 5/5 — 0.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.