13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
St Joseph, MI
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $173,966 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
288 Peace Blvd, St Joseph, MI
(269) 556-9050
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
123
Certified beds
Average residents
102
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2007-02-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
84 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
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.59
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.85
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.30
All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.44
RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.83
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.53
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.92
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.55
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.27
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
48%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
9,080
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
24.80
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9836
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Performance 21.91% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Healthcare-associated infections
5.18
Performance 6.29% · Measure score 5.18 · Achievement 5.18 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Total nurse turnover
2.72
Baseline 42.59% · Performance 52.58% · Measure score 2.72 · Achievement 2.72 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.03
Baseline 3.67 hours · Performance 3.65 hours · Measure score 2.03 · Achievement 2.03 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.82% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 6.38% · Lower 95% interval 6.78% |
| Discharge to community | 35.38% |
50.57%
15.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 22.5% · Lower 95% interval 26.49% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.03 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 84.31% |
95.27%
11 pts worse
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 51 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 51 |
| Discharge self-care score | 32.14% |
53.69%
21.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 28 |
| Discharge mobility score | 60.71% |
50.94%
9.8 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 28 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.88% |
2.29%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 51 · Adjusted rate 4.32% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.29% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 2.78% · Lower 95% interval 3.51% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 5.43% |
8.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 92 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 30.43% |
42%
11.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 49 · Denominator 161 |
| Discharge function score | 60.71% |
56.45%
4.3 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 28 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 21 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 13.79% |
25.2%
11.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 29 |
Quality measures
| 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 1.5 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
95.0%
2.9 pts better
|
93.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 95.2% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
95.0%
1.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
3.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.1% |
4.1%
1 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.7% |
5.5%
4.8 pts better
|
5.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.9% |
19.6%
1.7 pts better
|
19.6%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.5% · Q2 19.2% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 21.3% · 4Q avg 17.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.7% |
16.5%
6.8 pts better
|
16.7%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.7% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.6% |
0.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 36.9% |
13.9%
23 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 44.0% · Q3 35.8% · Q4 43.5% · 4Q avg 36.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.4% |
11.7%
9.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 23.2% · Q3 20.6% · Q4 28.8% · 4Q avg 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
0.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.1% |
20.4%
11.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.5% · Q2 40.0% · Q3 25.5% · Q4 31.7% · 4Q avg 32.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
5.6%
2 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.1% · Q2 8.4% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.1% |
82.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 86.5% · Q2 75.5% · Q3 79.2% · Q4 84.2% · 4Q avg 81.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.3% |
11.5%
3.2 pts better
|
12.0%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.3% · Observed 8.9% · Expected 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 59.0% |
79.5%
20.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
20.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 59.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.6% |
24.2%
8.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
8.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 32.6% · Observed 37.8% · Expected 27.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-04-18
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 2023-04-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-05-28
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-04-29
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 2024-04-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-04-18
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $121,186
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-05-14 · 29 days
29 day denial
Fine · fine $52,780
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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