Linden, MI

Argentine Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

9051 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI

(810) 735-9487

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-03-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.69

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.56

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.25

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.51

All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.26

RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.86

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.45

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.84

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.50

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.12

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,030

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

46.33

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9997

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

3.77

Performance 6.71% · Measure score 3.77 · Achievement 3.77 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

3.53

Baseline 45.76% · Performance 49.23% · Measure score 3.53 · Achievement 3.53 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.59

Baseline 4.52 hours · Performance 4.95 hours · Measure score 6.59 · Achievement 6.59 · Improvement 2.96

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	11.11%	10.72% 0.4 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 13.16% · Lower 95% interval 7.67%
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.14	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	26.92%	95.27% 68.3 pts worse	Numerator 7 · Denominator 26
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 26
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 26 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.71%	7.12% 0.4 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 4% · Lower 95% interval 3.32%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 77
Staff flu vaccination coverage	Not Available	42%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	1.7 About the same	1.9 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.7	1.5 0.8 pts better	1.8 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	85.2%	95.0% 9.8 pts worse	93.4% 8.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.7% · Q2 90.9% · Q3 80.0% · Q4 74.0% · 4Q avg 85.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.7%	95.0% 0.7 pts better	95.5% 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.5%	3.1% 2.6 pts better	3.3% 2.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.0%	4.1% 1.1 pts better	11.4% 8.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	1.2%	5.5% 4.3 pts better	5.4% 4.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	19.0%	19.6% 0.6 pts better	19.6% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 17.1% · Q3 18.6% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 19.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	30.2%	16.5% 13.7 pts worse	16.7% 13.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.0% · Q2 25.9% · Q3 27.8% · Q4 35.3% · 4Q avg 30.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	6.9%	13.9% 7 pts better	16.3% 9.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	1.9%	11.7% 9.8 pts better	14.9% 13 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.9% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.7% 1.7 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	1.1%	20.4% 19.3 pts better	19.8% 18.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.4%	5.6% 4.2 pts better	5.1% 3.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	57.7%	82.8% 25.1 pts worse	81.7% 24 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 81.0% · Q2 58.6% · Q3 46.4% · Q4 50.0% · 4Q avg 57.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3% 1.3 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	50.0%	79.5% 29.5 pts worse	79.7% 29.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 50.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-09 · Fire 2024-01-09

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-05 · Fire 2022-10-05

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-05

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-05

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2022-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-05

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-11-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-03

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-03

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-09