Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Ovid Healthcare Center
9480 E M-21, Ovid, MI · (989) 834-2228
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day
- 61
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- October 7, 1996
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How this home got 4 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Michigan.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★4 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Michigan homes
Ovid Healthcare Center carries 78 inspection points. That is fewer than 43% of Michigan's 420 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Michigan: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–18 pts
- 4★ 18–46 pts
- 3★ 46–78 pts
- 2★ 78–123 pts
- 1★ over 123 pts
Bars show every rated home in Michigan by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
38 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (1)
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H
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care6D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 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.
Pharmacy Service6E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
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.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
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.
- 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.
- D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Resident Rights5E
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- E
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation5E
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- E
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
- D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning4E
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Nutrition and Dietary3F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control3F
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Administration3F
- F
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- E
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
- D
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Nursing and Physician Services1F
- F
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Environmental1F
- F
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspection history
2026-04-03
7 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2025-01-08
7 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
2023-11-15
24 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (6 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 40 min of nursing staff time a day, 57 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 40 min
Michigan average
4 h 2 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 48% of nursing staff and 61% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$79,950 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-24 | Fine | $79,950 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.2 pts better | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.3 pts better | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.7 pts better | 97.1% | 95.4% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.6 pts better | 98.1% | 95.5% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.1 pts better | 2.9% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.8 pts better | 2.7% | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2 pts worse | 7.5% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.6 pts worse | 27.0% | 19.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication8.5 pts worse | 23.2% | 14.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened2.4 pts better | 8.7% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.2 pts better | 8.5% | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7 pts better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1 pts better | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.7 pts worse | 21.1% | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1 pts better | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3.8 pts better | 87.2% | 83.4% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit3.1 pts better | 8.6% | 11.7% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.1 pts better | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine6.8 pts better | 88.3% | 81.5% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission8.9 pts better | 15.0% | 23.9% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
16 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshad, Muhammad | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Arshad, Muhammad | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 51 facilities |
| Ciena Healthcare Management Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 51 facilities |
| Khan, Anis | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Khan, Anis | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Khan, Anis | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Martin, Kelly | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Martin, Kelly | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Mohammad A Qazi Living Trust Dated 09/26/97 | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Mohammad A Qazi Living Trust Dated 09/26/97 | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Qazi, Mohammad | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Qazi, Mohammad | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Qazi, Mohammad | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Qazi, Mohammad | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
| Qazi, Mohammad | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 66 facilities |
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Fire safety
11 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke5F
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Egress2F
- F
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 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.
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous1E
- E
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems1D
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Construction1E
- E
Meet other general requirements.
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