Ovid Healthcare Center
Ovid, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235569) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $79,950
Phone: (989) 834-2228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ovid Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars, with a 3-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Ovid Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
Ovid Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $79,950.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Ovid Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan, certified since October 1996. It is licensed for 94 beds and reported an average of 56.5 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ovid Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $79,950.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ovid Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 44.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $79,950.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 94 beds and reported an average of 56.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities averaging a 2.8-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 7, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Ovid Healthcare Center scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9898342228 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9898342228 to arrange a visit and verify current 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 records at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235569?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.