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 20 of 20 citations

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).
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).
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).
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 March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
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 March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
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 March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
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 March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0917, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.