Houghton Lake, MI

King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2280 Tower Hill Road, Houghton Lake, MI

(989) 422-5153

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

61

Certified beds

Average residents

40

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Atrium Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-03-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

26 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

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

1.08

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.33

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.64

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.05

All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.41

RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.73

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.74

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.09

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.09

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.35

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,471

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

Performance score

32.74

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9873

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.56

Baseline 19.89% · Performance 19.78% · Measure score 3.56 · Achievement 3.56 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 6.33% · Performance 7.78% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

7.42

Baseline 50.00% · Performance 33.33% · Measure score 7.42 · Achievement 7.42 · Improvement 6.13

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.12

Baseline 3.20 hours · Performance 3.68 hours · Measure score 2.12 · Achievement 2.12 · Improvement 1.37

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.79%
10.72%
0.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 7.35% · Lower 95% interval 6.54%
Discharge to community 57.71%
50.57%
7.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 60 · Observed rate 51.67% · Lower 95% interval 48.29%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.2
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 4.76%
95.27%
90.5 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 42
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 42
Discharge self-care score 41.94%
53.69%
11.8 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 31
Discharge mobility score 54.84%
50.94%
3.9 pts better
Numerator 17 · Denominator 31
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 42 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.78%
7.12%
0.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 10.53% · Lower 95% interval 4.34%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 23.21%
8.2%
15 pts better
Numerator 13 · Denominator 56
Staff flu vaccination coverage 26.98%
42%
15 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 63
Discharge function score 61.29%
56.45%
4.8 pts better
Numerator 19 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 92.31%
96.28%
4 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 26
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 32.14%
25.2%
6.9 pts better
Numerator 9 · Denominator 28

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.7
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.6
1.5
2.1 pts worse
1.8
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.6 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.8%
95.0%
5.2 pts worse
93.4%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.3% · Q2 94.1% · Q3 85.7% · Q4 88.0% · 4Q avg 89.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.0%
5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
3.1%
1.4 pts better
3.3%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.6%
4.1%
3.5 pts worse
11.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 7.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.4%
5.5%
3.9 pts worse
5.4%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 9.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.2%
19.6%
8.4 pts better
19.6%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 14.8% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 11.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
16.5%
16.5 pts better
16.7%
16.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · 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 6.7%
13.9%
7.2 pts better
16.3%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.8%
11.7%
1.9 pts better
14.9%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.8%
0.9%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.5% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.2%
1.7%
3.5 pts worse
1.7%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.6%
20.4%
8.8 pts better
19.8%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.9% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 11.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
5.6%
2.5 pts better
5.1%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.9%
82.8%
8.1 pts better
81.7%
9.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.0% · Q2 90.8% · Q3 91.5% · Q4 88.6% · 4Q avg 90.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.7%
11.5%
0.8 pts better
12.0%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.7% · Observed 10.6% · Expected 11.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
79.5%
17.6 pts better
79.7%
17.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.1%
24.2%
0.9 pts worse
23.9%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.1% · Observed 25.5% · Expected 24.2% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-08 · Fire 2024-05-08

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-15 · Fire 2023-06-15

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-07-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-18

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-01-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

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 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

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 2023-07-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Atrium Centers, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 23 facilities 2007-10-01
Albright Ross, Susan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2018-01-01
Albright Ross, Susan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2018-01-01
Atrium Centers Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 25 facilities 2007-10-01
Bailey, Essel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2003-08-01
Finney, Donald

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2003-08-01
Hiar, Jessica

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-06-28
Lockhart, Dennis

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2011-07-01

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