Grand Oaks Nursing Center

600 Denmark Street · Baldwin, MI · 49304 · 2317454648

79 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Peplinski Group

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

62% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 47
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.933.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.570.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.54≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year62%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (33 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    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 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F March 20, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G April 5, 2023

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G April 5, 2023

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 5, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235499 · certified since December 11, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.