Autumnwood of Deckerville
3387 Ella Street, Deckerville, MI 48427
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Autumnwood of Deckerville Compares
Autumnwood of Deckerville is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Deckerville, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.9%) is above the Michigan average of 14.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.9% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (95% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Autumnwood of Deckerville
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Autumnwood of Deckerville with other nursing homes in Deckerville.
What keeps Autumnwood of Deckerville's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Autumnwood of Deckerville doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.9% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Autumnwood of Deckerville doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Autumnwood of Deckerville maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 84 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Autumnwood of Deckerville?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Autumnwood of Deckerville?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Deckerville
Deckerville sits in Sanilac County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,857 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.4 years
- Median household income
- $49,852
- Median home value
- $121,500
Demographics for Sanilac County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Deckerville.
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