The Orchards At Armada
Armada, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235609) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,887
Phone: (586) 784-5322 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Orchards At Armada holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
The Orchards At Armada reports 3.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a 2-star CMS staffing rating; nursing turnover was not reported in the available data.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,887.00 and 0 payment denials for The Orchards At Armada; there is no CMS abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Orchards At Armada is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Armada, Macomb County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 67 beds and reports an average daily census of 64.2 residents. It is operated under for-profit corporate ownership and has been federally certified since June 25, 2003. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Orchards At Armada holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.181 hours per resident per day, including 0.734 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,887.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for The Orchards At Armada.
The facility is part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain, notably lower than this individual location's 5-star overall rating.
This profile is based on CMS Medicare Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Orchards At Armada has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 2-star staffing rating; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,887.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed and the facility is not listed under the Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 67 beds with an average daily census of 64.2 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 Orchards Michigan chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 25, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at (586) 784-5322 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (586) 784-5322 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235609?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.