Nursing Home

Michigan Masonic Home

Overview of Michigan Masonic Home
Michigan Masonic Home is a not-for-profit organization located in Alma, Michigan, dedicated to providing the best in senior care and senior living services. It offers a variety of lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The facility is committed to enhancing lives through innovative services and exceptional care.
(989) 463-3141

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Michigan average: 3.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Michigan average: 3.3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Michigan average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Michigan average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 51m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the Michigan average.

Michigan average: 4h 15m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 92

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Michigan average
Occupancy rate 69.6%
Residents per day 64
Occupancy rate
69.6%
Residents per day
64

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

76% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 12 - 13 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$40.1M
Surplus of revenue
$691.6K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$40,088,736.00
Surplus of revenue
$691,563.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.1M
30.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$27.3M
Total costs $39.4M
Bed community size
92-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
In line with Michigan average
Occupied beds
64 / 92
Average residents 84 per day

License details

Facility type
Homes For The Aged
Status Regular
County: GRATIOT

Additional licensing details

License number: AH290278031
CMS Certification Number: 235020

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Michigan Masonic Home, Inc.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Cindy Bosley

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Services

Inspection History

In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.

7 visits/inspections

3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

4 with issues

3 without issues

Michigan average: 5 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:June 26, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

5 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Michigan average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Michigan average: 1.9

9 moderate citations More info Michigan average: 30.8

0 minor citations More info Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Michigan Masonic Home
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MI 48801
425
A+
MICHIGAN MASONIC HOME
40.0%
$31,140,090.00
$12,107,598.00
38.9%
92
5/5
3.8562
4/5
4/5
5/5
9
+145%
-10%
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MI 48025
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Besser Senior Living Community
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MI 49707
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Brentwood at Niles
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MI 49120
80
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Brookdale Farmington Hills North II
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MI 48331
32
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Address Alma, MI 48801

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

138
Total Staff
118
Employees
20
Contractors
47,906
Total Hours (Quarter)
61
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse349.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse99.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant539.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
97 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
10 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.7%
of total hours from contractors
4,649 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5305321,53191100%9.3
Registered Nurse3313411,19091100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse8192,91391100%9.1
Qualified Activities Professional100102,58091100%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,4906571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0331,3197077%7.1
Dental Services Staff2029526369%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0227076774%6.2
Speech Language Pathologist0226306571%5.1
Dietitian2026256470%5.7
Physical Therapy Aide0225186774%5.2
Administrator1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Qualified Social Worker0333716470%5.8
Medical Director1013206470%5
Feeding Assistant1012526369%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant055453640%1.1

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
91 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (4.4%)
Medicaid
66 residents (72.5%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (23.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.0
53% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.8
46% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.2%
74% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.4%
65% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.7%
16% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.9%
72% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
12% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
47% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
81% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.6%
42% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 94.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
21% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
25% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
9% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 79.5%

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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