How does The Orchards at Douglas Cove rate on Medicare Care Compare?
The Orchards at Douglas Cove carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 1 of 5 stars (health inspections 2 of 5, staffing 1 of 5, quality measures 3 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of The Orchards at Douglas Cove find?
The most recent standard health inspection of The Orchards at Douglas Cove on Care Compare is dated July 17, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 11 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| July 17, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| July 17, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E |
| July 17, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E |
| July 17, 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D |
| July 17, 2025 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D |
| July 17, 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D |
How is The Orchards at Douglas Cove staffed?
The Orchards at Douglas Cove reports 3.66 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.41 registered-nurse hours, against a Allegan County median of 3.70 total hours across the 6 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 50.0%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Ask The Orchards at Douglas Cove how many nurse aides cover each hall on evenings and weekends; CMS's daily average blends every shift together.
Who owns and operates The Orchards at Douglas Cove?
CMS lists The Orchards at Douglas Cove's ownership type as for profit - individual, operated by the legal entity Douglas Cove Mi Opco Llc within the THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on March 18, 1986.
How does The Orchards at Douglas Cove compare with other nursing homes in Allegan County?
Among the 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Allegan County, 4 carry a higher overall star rating than The Orchards at Douglas Cove, and the county average is 2.5 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County Medical Care Facility | Allegan | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| Resthaven Care Center | Holland | ★★★☆☆ | 145 |
| Life Care Center of Plainwell | Plainwell | ★★☆☆☆ | 119 |
| Ely Manor | Allegan | ★☆☆☆☆ | 101 |
What should families ask The Orchards at Douglas Cove?
Use The Orchards at Douglas Cove's own Care Compare record as the agenda: its latest citations, its staffing and who owns it.
- The last inspection cited “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”. What was the plan of correction?
- The staffing rating is low. How many nurse aides are on the floor on evenings and weekends?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235447, 51 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.66 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 1 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
