King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
2280 Tower Hill Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629 · (989) 422-5153
For profit - Corporation · 61 certified beds
King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 11 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 10, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.June 10, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 10, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 10, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 10, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.June 10, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 10, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 10, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.June 10, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.June 10, 2026 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.June 10, 2026 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 26, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.December 18, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.56 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.00 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 61 |
| Average residents per day | 38.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Intersect Healthcare of Roscommon Roscommon · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Chesaning Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Chesaning · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Medilodge of Clare Clare · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wellspring Lutheran Services Fairview · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- North Woods Nursing Center Farwell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.