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Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Kalkaska, Michigan)

419 South Coral Street, Kalkaska, Michigan 49646

Phone: 2312587500

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
104
Avg Residents/Day
68.1
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kalkaska
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMichigan AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.000.78-0.78
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day0.004.03-4.03
CMS Staffing Rating1/53.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover26.2%44.6%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-01-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-11-26Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-07-31Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-02-19Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-31Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Construction DeficienciesSatisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Construction DeficienciesInstall a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$10,549
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-09-19Payment Denial-1 days starting 2025-10-16
2025-05-02Fine$10,549-
2025-05-02Payment Denial-1 days starting 2025-05-29

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