The Orchards at Big Rapids
805 West Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 · (231) 796-3185
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
The Orchards at Big Rapids has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 10 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $55,711 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 22, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 22, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 22, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 22, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 22, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 22, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 22, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure 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.April 22, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 22, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 22, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 22, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 22, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 13, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 7, 2023 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.December 7, 2023 · F0626 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 7, 2023 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $55,711March 13, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 4 daysStarting April 13, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.31 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 78.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation of Big Rapids · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Grand Oaks Nursing Center Baldwin · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks at Belmont Belmont · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks at Byron Center Byron Center · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce Cedar Springs · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Orchards at Big Rapids on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.