About Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, located in Kalkaska, MI, is a government owned organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is located within a hospital setting.
Why Families Choose Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.11 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.11 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 135 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 107 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 14.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 3.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 8.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 98.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 16.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 91.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 85.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 16.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 15.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2025: 4 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 5 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 30, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
Nearby Hospitals
MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL
GRAYLING, MI
MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GAYLORD, MI
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER
Ownership Structure
- KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- GEORGE BANKER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- GEORGE BANKER ADP OF THE SNF
- ROBERT BARR MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ROBERT BARR ADP OF THE SNF
- GREGORY BRADLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- GREGORY BRADLEY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MATTHEW BRENNER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MATTHEW BRENNER ADP OF THE SNF
- NOREEN BROERING ADP OF THE SNF
- NOREEN BROERING MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- NELSON CANNON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- NELSON CANNON ADP OF THE SNF
- LYNNETTE CERVONE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- LYNNETTE CERVONE ADP OF THE SNF
- JANET COX MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JANET COX ADP OF THE SNF
- DALE DE KORNE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DALE DE KORNE ADP OF THE SNF
- CINDY FINKBEINER ADP OF THE SNF
- CINDY FINKBEINER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GAYENELL GENTELIA ADP OF THE SNF
- GAYENELL GENTELIA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ALAN HART ADP OF THE SNF
- ALAN HART MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ERIC HENDRICKS ADP OF THE SNF
- ERIC HENDRICKS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER ADP OF THE SNF
- KARL KLIMEK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- KARL KLIMEK ADP OF THE SNF
- DIANA NEEDHAM MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DIANA NEEDHAM ADP OF THE SNF
- TERESA NICHOL ADP OF THE SNF
- TERESA NICHOL MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MELANIE PAUCH ADP OF THE SNF
- MELANIE PAUCH MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AMBER PHILLIPS ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREW RAYMOND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREW RAYMOND ADP OF THE SNF
- KIMBERLY STEPHENS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- KIMBERLY STEPHENS ADP OF THE SNF
- CHARLES STIEHL MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CHARLES STIEHL ADP OF THE SNF
- ROGER STOBERT MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ROGER STOBERT ADP OF THE SNF
- BRUCE ZENNER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BRUCE ZENNER ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | N/A | 5 |
| The Villa at Traverse Point | N/A | 5 |
| Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility | N/A | 1 |
| Munson Healthcare Crawford Continuing Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Medilodge of Traverse City | N/A | 4 |
| Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing | N/A | 4 |
| Medilodge of Leelanau | N/A | 3 |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center | N/A | 3 |
| Medilodge of Gaylord | N/A | 3 |
| Medilodge of Gtc | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Kalkaska Memorial Health Center directly at 2312587500. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.