Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
419 South Coral Street · Kalkaska, MI · 49646 · 2312587500
104 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $10,549 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,549 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $10,549 |
| May 2, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235407 · certified since June 29, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.