nursing home in Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
419 South Coral Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646 · (231) 258-7500
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center at a glance
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is a 104-bed government nursing home in Kalkaska, Michigan (Kalkaska County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 31, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,549.
Nursing staff turnover is 17.4% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 104
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 29, 1980
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kalkaska County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235407
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.98 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.23 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.34 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.40 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 17.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.8% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 84.8 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,549 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 104 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 74 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 71.4% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.7% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.6% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.1% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.4% | 12% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 17.8% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.4% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.2% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85.6% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2026 |
| January 2, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2026 |
| November 26, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2025 |
| September 19, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 30, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0111 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 5, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 5, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 5, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 19, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 3, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 3, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $10,549 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days from October 16, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days from May 29, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $10,549 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1990 |
| BANKER, GEORGE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2016 |
| BARR, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| BRADLEY, GREGORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| BRENNER, MATTHEW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| BROERING, NOREEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
| CANNON, NELSON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2010 |
| CERVONE, LYNNETTE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2024 |
| COX, JANET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2024 |
| DE KORNE, DALE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| FINKBEINER, CINDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2023 |
| GENTELIA, GAYENELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2024 |
| HART, ALAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2024 |
| HENDRICKS, ERIC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2014 |
| KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2024 |
| KLIMEK, KARL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2021 |
| NEEDHAM, DIANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2019 |
| NICHOL, TERESA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2020 |
| PAUCH, MELANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| PHILLIPS, AMBER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2022 |
| RAYMOND, ANDREW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2016 |
| STEPHENS, KIMBERLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| STIEHL, CHARLES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2024 |
| STOBERT, ROGER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2023 |
| ZENNER, BRUCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2014 |
| BANKER, GEORGE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2016 |
| BARR, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| BRADLEY, GREGORY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| BRENNER, MATTHEW Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| BROERING, NOREEN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
| CANNON, NELSON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2010 |
| CERVONE, LYNNETTE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2024 |
| COX, JANET Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2024 |
| DE KORNE, DALE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| GENTELIA, GAYENELL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2024 |
| HART, ALAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2024 |
| HENDRICKS, ERIC Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2014 |
| KLIMEK, KARL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2021 |
| NEEDHAM, DIANA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2019 |
| NICHOL, TERESA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kalkaska Memorial Health Center's rating?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Kalkaska Memorial Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Kalkaska Memorial Health Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Kalkaska Memorial Health Center?
It is government - hospital district. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Kalkaska Memorial Health Center and how do I contact it?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is at 419 South Coral Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Phone: (231) 258-7500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.