Deficiency Index

The Orchards at Three Rivers

Three Rivers, Michigan · CCN 235354

27 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
189
Surveys
27
Harm or worse
11
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file17/27

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
87
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN
County
St. Joseph · rural
Medicare-certified since
1978
Ownership changed
In the last 12 months

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
2
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 81 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Michigan.

Last survey on record

Mar 5, 2026

249 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.383.70
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.46—
Annual nurse turnover48.1%46.8%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$137,535 across 1 penalty
Payment denials
1
Special focus
SFF Candidate

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ11.4%K—L—
Actual harmG22.9%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD3854.3%E1521.4%F1420.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 70 of the 189 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6896×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F8805×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6843×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F6953×

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • F5582×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Orchards at Three Rivers, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF605Oct 30, 2025

    This citation pertains to intake number: 2640123Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent the use of psychotropic medications without adequate indication for use and without resident monitoring in one (R102) of two residents reviewed for psychotropic medications, resulting in an immediate jeopardy when beginning on 9/16/25, R102 was prescribed psychotropic medications, who then experienced increased sedation, weight loss, and decreased ability to communicate. Findings include:Resident #102 (R102) was prescribed Haldol solution injection intramuscular (IM) daily as needed PRN and Olanzapine (Zyprexa) 5mg by mouth (PO) daily at night beginning 9/16/25. The Olanzapine was increased to 10 mg PO daily at night on 10/20/25. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Nov 25, 2025

    This citation pertains to intakes #2658740, #2635653 and #2671515Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement interventions to reduce hazards for 5 residents (Resident #103, Resident #106, Resident #107, Resident #108, and Resident #101) of 5 residents reviewed for accidents, resulting in: 1. Resident #103 suffering a second degree burn when she was provided hot coffee without being assessed for her ability to manage a hot beverage and Resident #106, #107 and #108 being given a hot beverage without being assessed for their ability to safety handle it. 2. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Mar 21, 2024

    This citation pertains to intakes MI00142592 and MI00142727. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess an acute change of condition in 1 of 4 residents (R102) and failed to provide appropriate skin care for open wounds in 1 of 4 residents (R103) reviewed for quality of care, resulting in a delay in assessment, treatment and subsequent hospitalization for for dehydration and hypernatremia (elevated sodium) for R102 and the potential for infection for R103. Findings include: According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS), [DATE], R102 was reported to have a memory problem with her cognitive skills for daily decision making severely cognitively impaired with a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of ,d+[DATE]. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Apr 14, 2021

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the development of 2 facility acquired pressure ulcers and provide treatment for [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Findings include: Review of policy Prevention of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries revised July 2017, revealed, .Risk Assessment .e. Reposition resident as indicated on the care plan .Mobility/Repositioning .3. Reposition residents who are reclining and dependent on staff for repositioning .4. Reposition more frequently as needed, based on the condition of the skin and the resident's comfort . Review of an Face Sheet revealed Resident #38 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 5, 2026

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to A.) operationalize an effective infection control program B.) have an active plan for reducing the risk of legionella and other opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing (OPPP) C.) follow transmission-based precaution (TBP) and enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) guidelines for 4 (Resident #7, #54, #35, and #87) residents resulting in the potential for the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Findings include: Resident #7 Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #7 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses which included need for assistance with personal care and muscle weakness. […]

Read 31 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 31 of 189 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 5, 2026Standard and complaint13 findings
  • Dec 23, 2025Complaint9 findings
  • Nov 25, 2025Complaint7 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 30, 2025Complaint10 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 4, 2025Complaint6 findings
  • Apr 3, 2025Complaint8 findings
  • Nov 15, 2024Standard9 findings
  • Jun 13, 2024Complaint3 findings
Show the 19 earlier surveys
  • Mar 21, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 4, 2023Standard4 findings
  • Jul 14, 2022Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Apr 14, 2021Standard9 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 29, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 22, 2020Complaint8 findings
  • Aug 14, 2019Standard12 findings
  • Apr 15, 2019Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 21, 2018Complaint4 findings · 3 harm
  • Jul 19, 2018Standard and complaint8 findings · 2 harm
  • May 17, 2017Standard12 findings
  • Jun 23, 2016Standard26 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 24, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 30, 2015Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Oct 9, 2014Complaint3 findings
  • May 8, 2014Standard1 finding
  • Apr 12, 2013—1 finding
  • Jun 22, 2012—11 findings
  • Aug 11, 2011—7 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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