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The Orchards at Armada

22600 Armada Ridge Road, Armada, MI 48005 · Macomb County · (586) 784-5322

67 certified beds, about 64 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235609 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 30, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).

Of 16 health citations since December 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $15,887 in the last three years; the largest was $15,887, and the latest is dated December 19, 2023.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.73 of those hours.

CMS links it to The Orchards Michigan, an affiliated group of 15 nursing homes.

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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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 16 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
14D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 30, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the call light was kept within reach for one (R15) of four residents reviewed for call light access.
May 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. 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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure restorative services were provided timely for one resident (R902) of four reviewed for range of motion (ROM) and mobility.
February 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2026
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake 2786506. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a wound status condition update to specialist for one resident (R901) of three residents reviewed for wounds. Findings Include:A complaint called into the State Agency indicated, Neither (name of consulting physician) and/or myself or my family members-who were visited daily- were never notified that there was an infection going on with (name of R901's) leg. (Name of consulting physician) sent (name of R901) to emergency immediately .Review of the clinical record revealed R901 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R901's diagnoses included Chronic ulcer of the right ankle (open wound right lower leg) and Varicose veins of Right lower extremity (RLE) with ulcer. [...]
June 10, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide feeding assistance in a dignified manner for one (R15) of six residents reviewed for dignity.
  2. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line care was performed consistant with professional standards of practice for one resident R42 of one whose Intravenous (IV) medication administration was observed.
  3. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line care infection control measures and hand hygiene during meal assistance was performed for two residents (R42 and R15) of three residents reviewed for infection prevention.
May 23, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure opened food items were dated and discarded when expired, and failed to maintain the filter for the ice machine. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents that consume food.
  2. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to revise a care plan for one resident (R56) out of one reviewed for care plans. Findings Include: On 5/21/2024 at 9:46 AM, R56 was observed in their bed with a breakfast tray in front of them. R56 was observed attempting to eat some of their applesauce. R56 was noted to have pureed textured food. A review of the tray ticket stated R56 was supposed to be a 1:1 assist with feeding, no one was noted to be in the room. A review of the medical record revealed R56 admitted into the facility on 3/13/2024 with the following diagnoses, Dysphagia following Cerebral Infarction and Aphasia. Further review of the medical record revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 2/15 indicating an impaired cognition. R56 also required assistance with bed mobility and transfers. [...]
  3. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure meal assistance and positioning were provided for two residents (R53, R56) of five whose care needs and activities of daily living (ADLs) were reviewed.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to apply heel protecters and lids to drinks per physician orders for one resident (R5) out of one reviewed for physician orders.
  5. 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.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an indwelling catheter (tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) leg strap/band was in place and tubing positioned to allow for urine to drain for one resident (R367) of one reviewed for catheters.
  6. D
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intakes MI00142869 and MI00143155. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely assistance to meet the needs of residents for four residents (R367, R33, R17, R6) of five whose care needs were reviewed.
  7. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered per manufactures recommendations and per physician order for one resident (R54) of four observed for the medication pass, resulting in a med error rate of 7.89 percent.
  8. D
    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
    F808 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00143588. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food items were provided in a puree consistency per the diet order for one resident (R53) of two whose diets were reviewed.
  9. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for one resident (R24) out of one reviewed for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). Findings Include: On 5/21/2024 at 9:50 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) E was observed in front of R24's door grabbing gloves. RN E stated they were going into the room to finish performing care on R24. An EBP sign and cart was noted to be in front of the door. On 5/21/2024 at 9:55 AM, RN E was observed coming out of R24's room. RN E was queried as to why R24 was on EBP. RN E stated they thought that they were on EBP because R24 has chronic urinary tract infections. A review of the medical record revealed that R24 admitted into the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses, Personal History of Urinary Tract Infections and Muscle Weakness. [...]
December 19, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake M100141494. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent an elopement for one resident (R701) who had severe cognitive impairment, a high risk for falls, a known elopement risk, and demonstrated multiple attempts to exit the facility shortly before the elopement occurred. R701 eloped from the facility on 11/06/23 between 7:30 PM and 8 PM through the South exit door, without triggering the door alarm and unwitnessed by staff. In response to R701's repeated attempts to exit the South exit door, a staff member (Certified Nurse Assistant -CNA C) placed a geri-chair in front of the door to discourage R701 from approaching the door. CNA C exited another resident's room after providing care, and noticed the geri-chair had been moved and did not see R701. [...]

Fire safety inspections

15 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 30, 2026, 2 on June 10, 2025, 12 on May 23, 2024.

Every fire safety citation15 citations
  1. F
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · July 30, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · June 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · June 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
    E 25 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    K 346 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
    K 226 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · May 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
December 19, 2023Fine $15,887

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.

MeasureThis homeMichiganUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.183.993.86
Registered nurses0.730.780.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.853.503.42
Nurse aides1.69
Licensed practical nurses0.76
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)not reported44.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnovernot reported39.2%42.9%
Administrators who leftnot reported

CMS expects 3.42 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

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 January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.32 on weekdays and 2.85 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.40 in April to June 2025 to 3.18 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.180.733.322.85 0.0%0 of 9064
Oct to Dec 20253.310.733.482.87 0.2%0 of 9265
Apr to Jun 20253.400.563.533.07 0.3%0 of 9163
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Michigan, Jan to Mar 20263.950.704.143.453.3%0.4% 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.

MeasureThis homeMichiganUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.010.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.80.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.61.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.53.03.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.41.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.912.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.25.14.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
24.414.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
29.424.023.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
3.611.712.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.81.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.11.61.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: ARMADA MI OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to The Orchards Michigan, a group of 15 nursing homes averaging 1.9 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Armada Opco Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%06/01/2022
Mi Opco Holdco LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization06/01/2022
Gutman, Isaac5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual06/01/2022
Hoffman, Alexander5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual06/01/2022
Kornfeld, Robert5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual06/01/2022
Taub, Jacob5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual06/01/2022
Fisherman, ZalmanW-2 managing employeeIndividual06/01/2022
Henrikson, DonaldW-2 managing employeeIndividual06/01/2022
Kornfeld, RobertCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2022

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2026: "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."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
  3. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 10, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 23, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.85 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.

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Common questions

What is The Orchards at Armada's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates The Orchards at Armada 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did The Orchards at Armada get at its last inspection?
1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 30, 2026. The Michigan average is 9.9.
Has The Orchards at Armada been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $15,887 in the last three years.
Does The Orchards at Armada 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 The Orchards at Armada?
CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to The Orchards Michigan. Legal business name: ARMADA MI OPCO LLC.

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