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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Michigan average is: 59.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Windemere Park of Warren
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Warren
92
Facility 92
MI AVG 74
Rank #150 / 428
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #87 / 105
-31%
4.01
Facility 4.01
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #63 / 129
-40%-7%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
22
Facility 22
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #46 / 128
4.4
Facility 4.4
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #52 / 128
-49A+
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 40
Rank #231 / 674
Windemere Group LLC
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #93 / 120
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #103 / 120
47.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #104 / 120
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The Legacy at Battle Creek
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Battle Creek
30
Facility 30
MI AVG 74
Rank #317 / 428
--
3.89
Facility 3.89
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #76 / 129
+7%-9%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
23
Facility 23
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #51 / 128
4.6
Facility 4.6
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #57 / 128
-69-
83
Facility 83
MI AVG 40
Rank #24 / 674
Aubrey Smith
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #60 / 120
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #65 / 120
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #61 / 120
235451
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Monroe (Frenchtown Charter Township)
131
Facility 131
MI AVG 74
Rank #54 / 428
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #65 / 105
-1%
3.81
Facility 3.81
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #91 / 129
-49%-11%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
17
Facility 17
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #29 / 128
4.3
Facility 4.3
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #48 / 128
-99-
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 40
Rank #189 / 674
Renewal Healthcare LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #109 / 120
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #104 / 120
65.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #24 / 120
235232
Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center
NH
SNF
Battle Creek
91
Facility 91
MI AVG 74
Rank #153 / 428
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #5 / 105
+27%
3.97
Facility 3.97
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #63 / 129
+18%-8%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #37 / 128
3.3
Facility 3.3
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #29 / 128
188-
23
Facility 23
MI AVG 40
Rank #497 / 674
Nexcare Holdings, LLC
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #84 / 120
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #80 / 120
58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #46 / 120
235054
Dobie Road
NH
MC
SNF
Okemos
236
Facility 236
MI AVG 74
Rank #3 / 428
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #85 / 105
-28%
5.48
Facility 5.48
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #12 / 129
-5%+28%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
64
Facility 64
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #113 / 128
8.0
Facility 8.0
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #114 / 128
2131--Bruce Bragg
$25.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $25.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #6 / 120
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #7 / 120
59.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #39 / 120
235015
Covenant Living of the Great Lakes
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Grand Rapids (Westside Connection)
102
Facility 102
MI AVG 74
Rank #115 / 428
28.4%
Facility 28.4%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #102 / 105
-63%
4.12
Facility 4.12
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #53 / 129
+51%-4%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
31
Facility 31
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #70 / 128
10.3
Facility 10.3
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #126 / 128
-29A+
35
Facility 35
MI AVG 40
Rank #366 / 674
Covenant Living Of The Great Lakes
$4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #118 / 120
$2.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #119 / 120
46.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 46.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #112 / 120
235614
The Rivers Assisted Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Grosse Pointe Woods
100
Facility 100
MI AVG 74
Rank #126 / 428
23.0%
Facility 23.0%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #104 / 105
-70%
4.61
Facility 4.61
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #29 / 129
-56%+7%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #43 / 128
4.2
Facility 4.2
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #46 / 128
-23-
84
Facility 84
MI AVG 40
Rank #19 / 674
Heather Montpas
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #86 / 120
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #94 / 120
52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #79 / 120
235709
Beaumont Commons – Farmington Hills
NH
IL
SNF
Farmington Hills
179
Facility 179
MI AVG 74
Rank #15 / 428
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #83 / 105
-26%
4.42
Facility 4.42
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #38 / 129
+13%+3%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #81 / 129
54
Facility 54
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #106 / 128
7.7
Facility 7.7
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #111 / 128
3102-
24
Facility 24
MI AVG 40
Rank #482 / 674
Botsford General Hospital
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #77 / 120
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #36 / 120
88.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 88.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #7 / 120
235462
Medilodge of Okemos
NH
RC
SNF
Okemos
100
Facility 100
MI AVG 74
Rank #126 / 428
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #22 / 105
+23%
4.48
Facility 4.48
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #32 / 129
+15%+4%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
22
Facility 22
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #46 / 128
7.3
Facility 7.3
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #101 / 128
-94-
16
Facility 16
MI AVG 40
Rank #552 / 674
-
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #70 / 120
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #83 / 120
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #82 / 120
235647
Maple Manor of Wayne
NH
SNF
Wayne
59
Facility 59
MI AVG 74
Rank #243 / 428
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
MI AVG 76.7%
Rank #86 / 105
-28%
5.55
Facility 5.55
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #11 / 129
-49%+29%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #37 / 128
5.0
Facility 5.0
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #69 / 128
-33-
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 40
Rank #315 / 674
Marcus Evangelista
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #117 / 120
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #114 / 120
67.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #20 / 120
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Overview of Windemere Park of Warren

Windemere Park of Warren is a haven that goes above and beyond to provide security, tranquility, and an exceptional senior living experience. This lush and serene community sets the bar high when it comes to meeting and exceeding expectations. The home offers a comprehensive range of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. Regardless of the unique needs of residents, the community is professionally equipped to provide tailored and personalized care.
The beautifully landscaped courtyard serves as a picturesque oasis, inviting residents to unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings. In addition to the exceptional care, Windemere Park of Warren boasts a variety of amenities that cater to residents’ diverse interests. From the chapel for spiritual solace to the game room for entertainment, and the library for intellectual stimulation, every aspect of residents’ well-being is considered. Convenient transportation services ensure easy access to nearby attractions and events. Furthermore, the on-site medical center is a testament to the community’s commitment to providing comprehensive care and peace of mind for residents.

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Overview of The Legacy at Battle Creek

The Legacy at Battle Creek is a 30-bed skilled nursing facility that operates alongside an assisted living community. The building functions at a 75% occupancy rate, with its operations heavily weighted toward short-term Medicare rehabilitation stays that result in a 51-day average length of stay. Business records display a stable financial base, reporting a 2023 profit of $524.6 thousand and a 4.1% margin. The provider reinvests back into operations by dedicating 54.7% of general revenue to its payroll, which helps support amenities such as walking paths, a fitness center, a salon, and chef-prepared dining options in a highly walkable urban setting.

Oversight files from state health departments reflect an unblemished inspection record mixed with uneven clinical outcomes. Standard licensing and public health surveys across the last three years have returned zero deficiencies and zero federal financial fines, carrying forward a historical pattern of regulatory compliance. Everyday nursing care trends below the Michigan benchmark at 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident daily, though weekend registered nurse hours track 76% above state averages, and dedicated physical therapy coverage runs 75% ahead of state baselines.

This post-acute therapy structure lines up with successful short-term outcomes, documenting above-average marks for discharge self-care and a 58.7% successful community return rate. Permanent resident charts, however, show notable clinical care struggles, with files logging higher-than-average numbers for major injury falls, resident depression, and unexpected weight loss.

Prospective residents evaluating regional short-term physical therapy options or dual-licensure campuses can review these public tracking resources to check the provider’s baseline. Because the official tracking registers strong rehabilitation discharge success and a completely clear multi-year inspection profile alongside below-average weekday nurse hours and long-term physical preservation challenges, the paperwork details a facility highly oriented toward short-stay recovery.

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Overview of Seacrest Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nestled in Monroe, Michigan, Seacrest Rehab & Nursing Center offers a meticulous approach to selecting staff, recognizing that these individuals form the bedrock of the exceptional care they provide. These dedicated professionals go above and beyond, offering not just physical assistance but also emotional and spiritual support to residents. This holistic approach ensures that seniors receive comprehensive care, catering to their long-term needs, respite requirements, hospice support, and subacute rehabilitation.
Seacrest goes the extra mile by offering specialized services like an in-house dialysis unit, stroke rehabilitation, pain management, orthopedic rehab, wound care, and memory care. Their multifaceted approach addresses a wide range of conditions, providing families with the assurance that their loved ones are in capable hands. What truly sets this community apart is the genuine connections established between the compassionate staff and residents. These meaningful relationships create a warm, supportive atmosphere, making Seacrest Rehab & Nursing Center a trusted choice for families seeking a nursing home with memory care.

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Overview of Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center

Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center is a nursing home in Battle Creek, MI, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and family-like environment. With 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, and comprehensive therapies, residents experience a maintenance-free retirement. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, individualized care plans are also provided to help them recover and return to their routines.

Off-site activities, light exercises, and social events ensure residents can live actively and maintain holistic wellness. With a salon, a barbershop, and spacious common areas, residents can rest comfortably. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as it is located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Battle Creek. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Michigan, this nursing home strives to help older adults live to their potential.

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Overview of Dobie Road

Dobie Road – Ingham County Medical Care is a nursing home in Okemos, MI, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy. The community’s warm and supportive environment also ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With 24-hour nursing care, nutritious meals, and top-notch therapy services, residents also receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably. Through customized care plans, the community doubles its efforts to get to know residents’ needs and habits to help them recover and live to their potential.

Exercise programs, social gatherings, and games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and make friends. Residents can also stay active and focus on their wellness, with first-class amenities like the water therapy pool, wellness trails, and spacious rooms. Nestled in the quiet residential area of Okemos, the community ensures residents have a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Michigan, this nursing home ensures older adults can thrive.

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Overview of Covenant Living of the Great Lakes

Age gracefully with Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, a distinguished community in Grand Rapids, MI, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of exciting events and enriching programs for recreation and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years in one place, especially with its different levels of care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of The Rivers Assisted Living

The Rivers Assisted Living is a community on Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, near Detroit. The 100-bed community, owned by Heather Montpas, is in a very walkable neighborhood. Residents and visiting family can accomplish most errands on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover short and longer stays.

Residents stay an average of 52 days, including those receiving rehabilitation and those receiving ongoing personal support. Nurse staffing averages about 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day. They are supported by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides on staff. Physical rehabilitation is a key offering, so it is a great choice for patients recovering from surgery or other acute episodes.

Residents at the community can stay independent and connected. The community has fine dining, scheduled transportation for outings, an on-site fitness center, and weekly faith-based services. There are also well-maintained landscaped grounds. Residents can explore private patios, courtyards, a gazebo, and outdoor walking paths. Other amenities include a beauty and barber shop, housekeeping support, and on-site Wi-Fi.

State inspections indicate that the community generally meets regulatory requirements. However, safety and training protocols for equipment use are areas of focus. Families touring the facility should ask how resident safety and equipment supervision are managed in the home’s daily routines.

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Overview of Beaumont Commons – Farmington Hills

Beaumont Commons – Farmington Hills, located at 21450 Archwood Circle in Farmington Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, is a 179-bed community operated by nonprofit Botsford General Hospital. The 33-acre setting provides independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services to a mixed census spanning both short-term Medicare rehabilitation (typical 26-day stay) and long-term Medicaid placements (averaging two years). Medicare and Medicaid certified.

Nursing personnel deliver 4 hours 24 minutes of care per resident daily, marginally above the Michigan average and ranked 38th among 133 state facilities. The nursing roster comprises 20 registered nurses, 38 licensed practical nurses, and 75 certified nursing assistants. A 2.0-to-1 overall staff-to-resident ratio outperforms the Michigan average by 18%, reflecting the nonprofit commitment to direct-care staffing: payroll consumes 78% of revenue, the third-highest proportion in the state.

Health inspection performance runs 29.3% below Michigan average; the weaker component of the overall rating, which stands 4.4% below state average. Quality measures rank 33% above state average, and staffing rates 14.4% above. In 2023, CMS imposed a single $16,000 civil money penalty for regulatory violation; zero payment denials have been assessed.

High-risk clinical events score 4.7, 44% better than Michigan average; and functional decline score 8.4, 49% better than state baseline. Residents record below-average rates of falls with injury, pressure ulcers, weight loss, and depression. Infection control and antipsychotic restraint show less favorable profiles. Vaccination rates are generally strong, though pneumococcal vaccine uptake lags state average.

Current occupancy is 40.8% and substantially below the Michigan average of 75.8%; housing 87 of 179 licensed beds. Resident census breaks down as 57.5% Medicaid, 31% Medicare, 11.5% private pay. The facility has operated at a significant operating deficit since 2020.

Beaumont Commons serves long-term nursing care candidates, particularly Medicaid-eligible residents. Strong clinical and functional preservation metrics offset lower census and recent federal penalty, though financial pressures and health inspection concerns temper the overall profile.

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Overview of Medilodge of Okemos

Located in the heart of Okemos, MI, Medilodge of Okemos offers comprehensive care services tailored to meet individual unique needs. Specializing in long-term skilled nursing care, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation, the community provides a seamless continuum of care designed to restore health, enhance daily functioning, and promote independence. Residents can also choose from warmly decorated private and semi-private accommodations, each designed with comfort and convenience in mind.

At Medilodge of Okemos, fostering a nurturing and engaging environment is important. Residents can enjoy fine dining with gourmet menus, beautifully manicured gardens, onsite salon and spa services, and pet therapy to enhance their stay. Guided by a mission of compassion and excellence, the dedicated team fosters healing, comfort, and vibrant living every day.

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Overview of Maple Manor of Wayne

Tucked away in the serene area of Wayne, MI, Maple Manor of Wayne provides a relaxing setting for residents needing independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and long-term care. They aim to provide residents with an affordable living environment in their golden years with access to daily living assistance, therapy services, and nursing care on one campus. This community provides a team of board-certified physicians and registered nurses to facilitate the care and treatment plans of residents going through recovery or living with an illness.

Residents here are welcomed into cozy and spacious accommodations with easy access to relaxing common areas for chatting with friends or enjoying hobbies. The community also has a registered dietitian to oversee residents’ meal plans and ensure they maintain a balanced diet and nutrition. At Maple Manor of Wayne, they consistently deliver excellent care and genuine hospitality that makes residents feel welcomed and well-cared for.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Michigan

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 133 nursing homes in Michigan. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Michigan?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Michigan, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Michigan?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.