Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
Traverse City, MI · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 235611) · 22 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (231) 932-9272 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing reports 5.75 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Traverse City, Leelanau County, Michigan, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 22 beds and reports an average daily census of 17.9 residents. It has been certified since October 2003, and CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Orchard Creek holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12. The four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars. Prospective families should note that the health inspection score is notably lower than the other components.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 5.75 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties: CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does report 1 payment denial on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility in the provided data. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.75 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but does list 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is listed in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing is certified for 22 beds and reports an average daily census of 17.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS records show this facility was first approved for certification on October 20, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 4, 2, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2319329272 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2319329272 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235611?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.