King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
2280 Tower Hill Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Compares
King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is a 61-bed for-profit nursing facility in Houghton Lake, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.5%) is below the Michigan average of 14.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 61 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.5% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (76% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (52% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.4% — worse 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 King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community with other nursing homes in Houghton Lake.
What keeps King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.5% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 61 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community?
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 King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community?
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 Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake sits in Roscommon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 32.6% 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+
- 7,786 (32.6%)
- Median age
- 56.6 years
- Median household income
- $41,828
- Median home value
- $111,300
Demographics for Roscommon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Houghton Lake.
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