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1500 Spring Street Petoskey, MI 49770 · Emmet County
CMS certification number 235429 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Villa at the Bay a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Villa at the Bay as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.56 hours per resident per day at The Villa at the Bay, below the Michigan median of 3.86 (US median: 3.72). About 0.71 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.07 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 62.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Michigan median 43.8%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Villa at the Bay: Medicare and Medicaid
The Villa at the Bay is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Michigan's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 22, 2025 and found 16 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 60 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 60 citations at The Villa at the Bay across 9 inspection dates, 14 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on May 22, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (17) and resident rights (11). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level G, May 22, 2025). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 16, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
April 28, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
November 26, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
May 22, 2025 · 17 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
FEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FProvide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
FMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 20, 2025 · 5 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
July 17, 2024 · 9 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 8, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 20, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
September 20, 2023 · 21 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Villa at the Bay
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on May 22, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 26, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 62.1% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
5 penalties in the last three years, including $241,488 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $110,448 |
| May 22, 2025 | Payment Denial | 29 days of payments denied |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Fine | $131,040 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Payment Denial | 18 days of payments denied |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 26 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near The Villa at the Bay
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.8 mi
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital PetoskeyEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 37m for patients treated and sent home
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15.1 mi
Charlevoix Area Hospital CharlevoixEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 13m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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