Nursing Homes in ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI)
The public CMS snapshot maps 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 49686 in Traverse City, MI, rated 3.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 49686
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 49686, Traverse City, MI, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 49686
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 49686
Of the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 49686, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Medilodge of Traverse City (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 209 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.67 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 28.2%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $69,430 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Medilodge of Traverse City (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 209 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $69,430 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 |
| Avg RN turnover | 28.2% |
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medilodge of GTC | 2.0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 125 | 107.0% | 28.6% | 1 |
| Medilodge of Traverse City | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 84 | 73.1% | 27.8% | 0 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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