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Health Inspection

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing

Inspection Date: September 4, 2025
Total Violations 8
Facility ID 235611
Location Traverse City, MI
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0838

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

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F-Tag F0943

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0943 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-10.

📋 Inspection Summary

Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, MI inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Traverse City, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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