SeniorCareRanked
Michigan/OKEMOS
100
Excellent

The Willows At Okemos

4830 CENTRAL PARK DRIVE, OKEMOS, MI 48864
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

The Willows At Okemos is a 68-bed for profit - corporation nursing home located in OKEMOS, Michigan. It has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 100 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 32.3%. This facility has no recorded fines. 7 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score100/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating5/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.8 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day1.30 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover32% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies7 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

    CMS Star Ratings

    Overall
    Health Inspection
    Staffing
    Quality Measures

    Staffing

    Total nurse hours/resident/day3.8
    RN hours/resident/day1.30
    Staff turnover32.3%
    RN turnover26.1%

    Facility Information

    Beds68
    Avg residents63.3
    OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
    Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
    ChainTRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES
    Deficiencies (last inspection)7
    Resident/Family councilNo

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    What to Look for When Visiting The Willows At Okemos

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Count staff vs. residents during your visit

    The Willows At Okemos reports 3.8 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.

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    Ask about staff consistency

    Staff turnover is 32.3% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

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    Ask about their most recent inspection

    7 deficiencies were 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.