SeniorCareRanked
Michigan/Houghton Lake
86
Excellent

King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

2280 Tower Hill Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is a 61-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in Houghton Lake, Michigan. It has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 86 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 52.2% — significantly higher than the national average of ~40%. This facility has no recorded fines. 1 health deficiency was found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the ATRIUM CENTERS chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score86/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating5/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.4 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.88 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover52% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies1 (↑ Better than avg 4)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.4
RN hours/resident/day0.88
Staff turnover52.2%
RN turnover45.5%

Facility Information

Beds61
Avg residents39.9
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainATRIUM CENTERS
Deficiencies (last inspection)1
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community reports 3.4 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

With 52.2% staff turnover (above the ~40% national average), ask: "Will my family member see the same caregivers regularly, or does staff rotate frequently?" Consistent caregivers notice changes in health sooner.

Ask about their most recent inspection

1 deficiency was found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.