Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
The Orchards at Armada
Armada, MI · 67 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 30, 2026
CMS Certification Number 235609 · first certified June 2003
Ownership
Operated by THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed June 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from RHEMA - ARMADA OPERATING LLC
Position within MI
15 citations — more than 57% of the 422 certified nursing homes in MI. Compared within MI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys on file averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in MI are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 731 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 15 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MI figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in MI | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 12 |
| June 10, 2025 | 2 |
| July 30, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-06-10 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-05-23 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 30, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 10, 2026) |
June 10, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2025) |
May 23, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.