Hickory Ridge of Temperance
951 Hickory Creek Boulevard · Temperance, MI · 48182 · 7342068200
88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235644 · certified since February 23, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.