Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens
2900 Third Avenue South · Escanaba, MI · 49829 · 9067865810
81 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235651 · certified since April 1, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.