CAverage · score 56/100 · #176 of 421 in Michigan
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
9731 East Cherry Bend Road, Traverse City, MI 49684 · 22 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.8 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Michigan
8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Michigan nursing homes in the same size band (small, 22 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing at a Glance
C
56/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.75 h.
90<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 84.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
83<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
20<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Michigan, small facilities · CMS record 235611 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address9731 East Cherry Bend Road, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone2319329272
CountyLeelanau
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds22
AcceptsMedicare
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
The Villa At Traverse Point - Traverse City, MI · 96 beds
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Michigan
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
2
Medilodge Of Traverse City - Traverse City, MI · 84 beds
- Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Michigan
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
1
Marquette County Medical Care Facility - Ishpeming, MI · 140 beds
- Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Michigan
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.