Michigan Masonic Home
1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, MI 48801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Michigan Masonic Home Compares
Michigan Masonic Home is a 204-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Alma, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.0%) is below the Michigan average of 14.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 204 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.0% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.1% — 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 Michigan Masonic Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Michigan Masonic Home with other nursing homes in Alma.
What keeps Michigan Masonic Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Michigan Masonic Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.0% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Michigan Masonic Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Michigan Masonic Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 204 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 Michigan Masonic Home?
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 Michigan Masonic Home?
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 Alma
Alma sits in Gratiot County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 7,053 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,795
- Median home value
- $97,600
Demographics for Gratiot County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alma.
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