All citations for The Orchards at Big Rapids

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.