The Orchards at Douglas Cove
243 Wiley Road, Douglas, MI 49406
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Orchards at Douglas Cove Compares
The Orchards at Douglas Cove is a 51-bed for-profit nursing facility in Douglas, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Michigan average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 51 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (59% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (77% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.5% — worse than the Michigan average of 23.9% (53% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Orchards at Douglas Cove
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Orchards at Douglas Cove with other nursing homes in Douglas.
How is The Orchards at Douglas Cove addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is The Orchards at Douglas Cove doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.6% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Orchards at Douglas Cove keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Orchards at Douglas Cove?
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 The Orchards at Douglas Cove?
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 Douglas
Douglas sits in Allegan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 19,327 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $65,071
- Median home value
- $174,000
Demographics for Allegan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Douglas.
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