Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
419 South Coral Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Compares
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is a 104-bed government-owned nursing facility in Kalkaska, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.8%) is below the Michigan average of 5.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 104 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Michigan average of 3.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Kalkaska
Kalkaska sits in Kalkaska County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% 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+
- 3,598 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $49,402
- Median home value
- $127,600
Demographics for Kalkaska County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kalkaska.
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