Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing

9731 East Cherry Bend Road, Traverse City, MI 49684 · Leelanau County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 64% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Traverse City

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Traverse City, MI, with 22 certified beds and an average of about 14 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 6.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.51 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.93 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Traverse City for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 22
Avg. residents/day: 14
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 235611

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,810–$12,350/mo (median $10,780)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,270–$6,350/mo (median $5,860)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Traverse City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 6.93; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.51; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 44.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 8
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-09-04
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-04Severity G — actual harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-09-04Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2025-09-04Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-09-04Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-09-04	Payment denial	—

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Studio apartments

Location

9731 East Cherry Bend Road, Traverse City, MI

Reviews & reputation

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3.8

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Common questions about Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing

How much does Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing cost?

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Traverse City, MI area typically runs $9,810–$12,350 per month (median $10,780, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing?

Staff provide about 6.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing?

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing have availability?

Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing offer?

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 22 beds.

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