The Orchards At Three Rivers
Three Rivers, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235354) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $137,535 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (269) 279-7441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Orchards At Three Rivers an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
The Orchards At Three Rivers reports 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
The Orchards At Three Rivers has 1 federal fine on record totaling $137,535.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program due to a pattern of serious quality concerns.
About this facility
The Orchards At Three Rivers is a for-profit nursing home in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, Michigan, certified for 87 beds with an average of 75.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1978.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $137,535.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, a designation given to facilities with a pattern of serious quality issues that places them under increased CMS scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
This facility is part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Ownership of this facility changed within the last 12 months; the ratings above may reflect performance under the prior operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, with 48.1% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $137,535.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a pattern of serious quality issues under increased CMS scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 87 beds with an average of 75.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which has 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2692797441 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2692797441 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235354?state=MI.
Did ownership of this facility change recently?
Yes, ownership changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings may reflect the prior operator's performance.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.