Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

419 South Coral Street
Kalkaska MI 49646
Phone: 2312587500

Inside a hospital Government - Hospital district

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Michigan average: 0.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Kalkaska average: level with the average (3.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds104
Average residents per day74.3
Occupancy71%
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
CountyKalkaska
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1980-06-29
CMS certification number (CCN)235407
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.96
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.98
Registered nurse turnover30.8%
Total nursing staff turnover17.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$10,549
Payment denials2
Total penalties3
This facility has $10,549 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Kalkaska Memorial Health Center highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 5, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does Kalkaska Memorial Health Center have?

CMS certifies 104 beds; the facility reports an average of 74.3 residents per day (about 71% occupancy).

Does Kalkaska Memorial Health Center have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $10,549 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.

Has Kalkaska Memorial Health Center been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.