Home / Michigan / Traverse City
Grand Traverse Pavilions
1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City, MI 49684 · Grand Traverse County · (231) 932-3000
240 certified beds, about 188 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235088 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 12, 2025, inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 65 health citations since September 2023, 7 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $157,954 in the last three years; the largest was $78,806, and the latest is dated October 15, 2025.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 65 health citations on file.
February 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis pertains to intakes 2687925 and 2741873. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and/or implement appropriate interventions to prevent falls for three Residents (#1, #3, & #5) of three residents reviewed for falls, resulting in Resident #3 sustaining a right hip fracture which required hospitalization and surgical intervention.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake 2726722. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to treat one Resident (#2) with dignity and respect out of three residents reviewed for resident rights. This deficient practice resulted in Resident #2 experiencing emotional distress and feelings of intimidation.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake 2734782Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow resident choices for one Resident (#7) of three residents reviewed. This deficient practice resulted in feelings of hopelessness and frustration.
October 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis deficient practice pertains to Intake 2641153. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to effectively monitor, report, and respond to a change in condition for one Resident (#1) of three residents reviewed for quality of care. This deficient practice resulted in Resident #1 receiving delayed medical treatment leading to hospitalization and subsequent death.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteThis deficient practice pertains to Intake 2641153. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary oxygen therapy as prescribed by a physician for one Resident (#1) of three Residents reviewed for respiratory services.
June 12, 2025Standard inspection · 20 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent the development and progression of two stage 4 pressure ulcers for one resident (Resident #68) out of five residents reviewed for pressure ulcer development. This deficient practice resulted in Resident #68 experiencing severe pain during dressing changes and subsequently required wound debridement and antibiotics.
- G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide pain management as prescribed by the physician for one Resident (#431) of two residents reviewed for pain. This deficient practice resulted in unrelieved pain and required Resident #431 to be subsequently transfer to the emergency department (ED).
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide sufficient staff to meet the needs of three sampled Residents (R9, R169 and R430), and eight Residents in a confidential group interview within the facility population of 181 Residents. This deficient practice resulted in actual and potential avoidable episodes of incontinence, frustration and helplessness with call lights going unanswered and needs not being addressed.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain best practices in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice has the potential to result in food borne illness among all residents that consume food from the kitchen.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThis citation has two deficient practice statements. DPS A Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have an active and ongoing plan for reducing the risk of Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing (OPPP). This deficient practice has the increased potential to result in waterborne pathogens to exist and spread in the facility's plumbing system and an increased risk of respiratory infection among any or all the residents in the facility.
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteOn 6/11/25, the following observations were made of the dining rooms: Elm Dining Hall: At 12:25 p.m., 25 Residents were observed sitting in the dining room without drinks. Three staff members were observed at 12:30 p.m. when the meal cart was delivered attempting to pass out meals to residents. Dogwood Dining Hall: At 12:20 p.m., six residents were observed in the dining room without drinks. At 12:30 p.m., 10 residents were observed in the dining hall without drinks. The meal cart was delivered at 12:44 p.m. with one staff member assisting residents with their meals. Cherry Dining Hall: At 12:40 p.m., six residents were observed in the dining room without drinks. At 12:45 p.m. nine residents were observed in the dining room without drinks. At 12:50 p.m., 14 residents were observed in the dining room without drinks. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances for three Residents (C3, C7, & #66) of nine residents reviewed for the facility's grievance and resolution process.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were safely secured and stored in three of six medication carts reviewed for medication storage and properly dispose of medications in one of six medication carts reviewed for medication storage.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent resident to resident physical abuse resulting in harm from the reasonable person perspective, for three Residents (R149, R155, and R158) of three residents reviewed for abuse prevention.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide applicable bed hold policy information and/or written transfer notifications to two Residents (#154 and #68) of four residents reviewed for transfer and discharge process.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to revise care plan interventions for one Resident (R155) of five residents reviewed for behavior care planning.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer medication per physician order for one resident (Resident #2) of 35 residents reviewed for quality of care.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to properly supervise one Resident (#121) of two residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living during (ADL) care. This deficient practice resulted in a fall with injury. Resident #121 (R121) On 6/10/25 at 12:24 p.m., R121 was observed sitting in the main dining hall waiting for her meal tray. R121 was noted to have a large purple bruise under her left eye and a dark red/purple bruise under her left nostril. An attempted interview was conducted with R121 who was not able to respond appropriately. Review of R121's Progress Notes read, in part, 6/6/25: (R121) is being seen today to follow up on a witnessed fall that occurred this morning at 6:06 a.m. in the member's room while CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) was dressing her for the day. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the sanitary storage and cleaning of respiratory equipment for two Residents (#430 and #433) of two residents reviewed for respiratory services.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to identify Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) triggers and develop individualized care plan interventions to mitigate trauma triggers for one Resident (#79) of one resident reviewed for trauma-informed care.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure availability of prescribed medications for one Resident (#431) of six residents reviewed for pharmacy services.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR's) were addressed by the attending physician and maintained in the clinical record for two Residents (#45 & #79) of five residents reviewed for MRR.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide adaptive dining equipment for two Residents (#80 and #111) of three residents reviewed for adaptive dining equipment needs. This deficient practice resulted in increased difficulty with food consumption and independent eating.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an eligible resident was provided a pneumococcal vaccine as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for 1 Resident (#54) of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure eligible residents were provided a COVID-19 vaccine as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for 2 Residents (#54 & #433) of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations.
March 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteMI00150655 Based on interview and record review the facility failed to assess bowel function for one Resident (R1) of three residents reviewed for bowel care/complaints of constipation. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for missed signs and symptoms of constipation and resulted in hospitalization.
February 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00150291. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from verbal abuse and neglect by facility staff for three Residents (#1, #2, #3) of five residents reviewed for abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
January 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake MI00148163. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide advanced written notice prior to a room change for one Resident (#2) of six residents reviewed for room changes.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes MI00149104 and MI00149112. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from mental and verbal abuse by facility staff for one Resident (#1) of four residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in feelings of fear, humiliation, and the potential for psychosocial harm.
- D Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake MI00148163. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop, implement, and operationalize policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate placement on a secured unit for one Resident (#2) of six residents reviewed for involuntary seclusion.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes MI00149113, MI00149014 and MI00148163. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the State Agency (SA) within the appropriate time frame for one Resident (#1) of four residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the potential for continued abuse.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00149014. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a thorough investigation of an allegation of verbal abuse for one Resident (#6) of four residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the potential for unidentified and continued abuse.
October 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake MI00147134. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely notification to the physician for one Resident (#4) of three residents reviewed for a change in condition. This deficient practice resulted in a delay in medical treatment and subsequent death for Resident #4.
- G Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake MI00147235. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely laboratory services were provided per physician's orders for one Resident #1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for laboratory services. This deficient practice resulted in extreme elevation of blood glucose levels requiring R1 to be hospitalized .
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake MI00147235. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident representative was informed about medication changes for one Resident (#1) of 3 residents reviewed for medication review.
September 19, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 14 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00145621. This citation has two parts: A and B. A. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate, timely assessments and physician/provider notification for a change in condition for one Resident (#173) of three residents reviewed for death, resulting in actual harm when R173 became unresponsive and ultimately expiring in the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice has the potential to result in food borne illness among any and all 164 residents of the facility.
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an effective Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program that included development, monitoring, and evaluation of adverse events to correct quality deficiencies and maintain sustained compliance. This deficient had the potential to affect all 164 residents in the facility.
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the Resident and/or Resident Representative in writing, the reason for transfer of four Residents (R1, R56, R149, R621) of five residents reviewed for facility initiated transfers.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide written notification of the facility bed hold policy for two Residents and/or Resident Representatives (#621 and #149) of five residents reviewed for notice of bed hold policy.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for the use of psychotropic medications for one Resident (#136) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, resulting in the potential for unnecessary use of mood-altering drugs and decreased quality of life.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply orthopedic braces per physician orders for two Residents (#104 and #155) out of five Residents reviewed for range of motion, positioning, and mobility. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for a reduction in range of motion and/or complications following cervical [neck] surgery.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement appropriate interventions to prevent unsafe wandering and elopement for three Residents (R132, R156, & R221) of three residents reviewed for elopement. This deficient practice resulted in continued unsafe supervision and an elopement from the locked memory care unit.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide oxygen services per standards of practice for one Resident (#83) out of two residents reviewed for respiratory care. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for hypoxia (oxygen deficiency), respiratory complications, and the potential for re-hospitalization.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) were addressed by the physician and maintained in the clinical records for two Residents (R61 and R91) of five residents reviewed for MRR.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure documentation of targeted behaviors and use of non-pharmacological interventions prior to administration of as needed anti-anxiety medication for one Resident (#136) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, resulting in the potential for over-medication and decreased quality of life.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely dental services were provided for three Residents (R49, R61, and R56) of three residents reviewed for dental services.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow to evaluate and treat one resident (R119) of two residents reviewed for therapy services. This deficient practice caused R119 to be uncomfortable each day when she sat in her wheelchair.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure collaboration and communication between the facility and hospice provider for one Resident (R137) of one resident reviewed for hospice services. This deficient practice resulted in gaps in communication for coordination of care.
September 14, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 16 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to 1) maintain sanitary equipment, 2) date mark potentially hazardous food, 3) and monitor cooler temperatures, resulting in the potential for contamination of equipment and potential for conditions for foodborne illness, affecting all 138 residents who consume food from the kitchen.
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide an environment that promoted and enhanced resident dignity in 12 (Resident #80, #431, #44, #12, #36, #125, #84, #98, #16, #20, #97, and #72) of 13 residents reviewed for dignity related to dining experience, call light wait times, and staff assistance of resident needs, resulting in the likelihood of feelings of humiliation, embarrassment, and loss of self-worth, and a negative psychosocial outcome for the residents impacting their quality of life.
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident's accommodation of needs were met for 5 (Resident #81, # 68, #381,#34 and #96) out of 6 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs resulting in resident's inability to call for staff assistance with the potential for unmet care needs and a resident not receiving incontinence care products.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was consistently provided with personal hygiene related to facial hair and overall cleanliness with daily ADL care for 5 of 5 residents (Resident #7, #381, #72, #33 and #67) reviewed for activities of daily living, resulting in unmet personal hygiene needs with the potential for isolation, psychosocial harm, skin breakdown, harboring infection, and decreased self-esteem.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide food in a palatable and appetizing temperature for 4 residents (Resident #80, #74, #36, and #84) of 4 reviewed for food palatability resulting in dissatisfaction with meal service with the potential for decreased food acceptance and nutritional decline.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteIn an observation on 9/11/23 at 1:16 PM., noted 2 sit to stand lifts (lift that assist residents to stand and transfer) parked on the 400 unit near room [ROOM NUMBER]. The bases (where residents plant their feet) of the lifts were noted to be soiled with dust, debris and food crumbs. There were no sanitizing wipes near or attached to the lifts. In an observation on 9/11/23 at 3:09 PM., noted 2 sit to stands parked on the 400 unit near room [ROOM NUMBER]. The bases of the lifts were noted to be soiled with dust, debris and food crumbs. A dark brown dried smeared substance was noted on the knee area of one of the lifts. There were no sanitizing wipes near or attached to the lifts. In an observation 09/12/23 at 3:00 PM., noted 2 sit to stands parked on the 400 unit near room [ROOM NUMBER]. [...]
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to perform a resident assessment and obtain a physician order for the self administration of medication for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #81), reviewed for self administration of medication, resulting in the potential for the mismanagement of medication and adverse side effects.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and immediately report to the State Agency an allegation of staff to resident abuse for 1 residents (Resident #95) of 6 residents residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in the potential for allegations of abuse to go unreported, undetected and the potential for further abuse to continue and go unrecognized.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure and thoroughly investigate and protect residents after an allegation of staff to resident physical abuse was made by Resident #95, resulting in the alleged perpetrator not being immediately removed from direct resident care, and an allegation of physical abuse not being investigated, and the potential for future mistreatment and/or abuse to go undetected and investigated to protect a vulnerable population.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement resident comprehensive care plans for 3 of 3 residents (Resident #12, #86, and #33) reviewed for care planning, resulting in a lack of service for residents to maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to revise an individualized care plan to reflect current therapy recommendations for 1 (Resident #297) of 25 residents reviewed for care plan revision, resulting in the potential for staff to provide care that was not consistent with the needs of the resident.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly assess and monitory a resident after a fall in 1 (Resident #297) of 5 residents reviewed for accidents and injuries, resulting in the potential for unnoticed and untreated head injury.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor and ensure the resident safety 1 of 5 residents (Resident #96) reviewed for accidents and hazards, resulting in the potential for falls and injury.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a leg strap (a device that goes around a leg to comfortably secure a urinary drainage bag in place) was in place for 1 resident (R98) in 1 resident reviewed for urinary catheter care, resulting in pain and injury.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure pain management interventions were implemented for 1 of 24 resident, (Resident #72) reviewed for pain, resulting in Resident #72's complaint of pain and inadequate pain management.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for 2 residents (Resident #95, #381) of 2 residents reviewed for medical records, resulting in the potential for facility staff and providers not having all of the pertinent information to care for residents and track the history of abuse allegations.
Fire safety inspections
27 fire safety citations on file: 7 on June 12, 2025, 9 on September 19, 2024, 11 on September 14, 2023.
Every fire safety citation27 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have an externally vented heating system.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E 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.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | Fine | $49,800 |
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $78,806 |
| June 12, 2025 | Payment Denial | 25 days from July 12, 2025 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $29,348 |
| September 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 19 days from October 17, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility did not submit staffing data.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In October to December 2025, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.75 on weekdays and 4.26 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.50 in April to June 2025 to 4.61 in October to December 2025.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.61 | 1.36 | 4.75 | 4.26 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 177 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.49 | 1.29 | 4.64 | 4.11 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 179 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.50 | 1.40 | 4.69 | 4.04 | 1.1% | 0 of 91 | 177 |
| United States, Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.76 | 0.62 | 3.93 | 3.34 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.96 | 0.70 | 4.15 | 3.47 | 2.8% | 0.9% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.3 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.5 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.5 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COUNTY OF GRAND TRAVERSE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Grand Traverse | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| Crawford, Carol | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Griggs, Karen | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/20/2024 | |
| Marois, Mary | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Hautamaki, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/21/2024 | |
| Lavender, Darrell | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/21/2025 | |
| County of Grand Traverse | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/04/1998 | |
| Crawford, Carol | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Griggs, Karen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/20/2024 | |
| Hautamaki, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/21/2024 | |
| Lavender, Darrell | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/21/2025 | |
| Marois, Mary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 21 problems in this area, most recently on February 24, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on February 24, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
Other nursing homes nearby
- The Villa at Traverse Point Traverse City, 1.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Medilodge of Gtc Traverse City, 2.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Traverse City, 2.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Medilodge of Traverse City Traverse City, 3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Maple Valley Nursing Home Maple Valley, 13.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Medilodge of Leelanau Suttons Bay, 14.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska, 22.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Bellaire, 24.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 9 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Michigan. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Grand Traverse Pavilions's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Grand Traverse Pavilions 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Grand Traverse Pavilions get at its last inspection?
- 20 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 12, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Grand Traverse Pavilions been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $157,954 in the last three years.
- Does Grand Traverse Pavilions accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Grand Traverse Pavilions?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: COUNTY OF GRAND TRAVERSE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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