Christian Park Health Care Center
2415 5th Avenue South · Escanaba, MI · 49829 · 9067866907
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $36,651 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $36,651 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235244 · certified since December 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.