Who owns Michigan nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Michigan nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 323 | 2.9 | 3.69 hrs | 43% |
| Non profit | 61 | 3.9 | 4.58 hrs | 25% |
| Government | 38 | 3.8 | 5.07 hrs | 32% |
Largest chains in Michigan
73% of Michigan nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Michigan.
- Medilodge53 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Ciena healthcare/Laurel health care51 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Optalis health & rehabilitation27 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Nexcare health sYsTems20 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Villa healthcare17 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Atrium centers16 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- The orchards michigan15 homes · average 1.9 of 5 Medicare stars
- Trilogy health sErvices14 homes · average 4.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- MisSion point healthcare sErvices14 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- The peplinsKi group10 homes · average 2.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Pioneer healthcare management9 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Avon healthcare9 homes · average 2.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- The wellbridge group8 homes · average 3.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Corewell health6 homes · average 4.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Preferred care6 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.