Nursing homes › Michigan › The Orchards at Big Rapids
805 West Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 · (231) 796-3185 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Orchards Michigan, a group operating 15 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $295,315 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.31 (Michigan median: 3.81). RN hours: 0.65. Weekend total: 2.88.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2025-03-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2023-12-07 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-12-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-12-07 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $55,711 |
| 2024-03-13 | Payment Denial | 4 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUTMAN, ISAAC | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| HOFFMAN, ALEXANDER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| KORNFELD, ROBERT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| TAUB, JACOB | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| WHITE LAKE HEALTHCARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| BRACE, AMBER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| NEUMAN, KAYLA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “The Orchards at Big Rapids — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 235459), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/the-orchards-at-big-rapids-big-rapids-mi/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235459. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.