Otsego Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit
Nursing Home Facility
825 N Center St, Gaylord, MI 49735
Otsego Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit is a senior care community located in Gaylord, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Gaylord area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (989) 731-2131.
With 34 beds, Otsego Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Gaylord average about 14 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 2.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Gaylord average about 4.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.
The community is located in Otsego County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Otsego Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Otsego Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 34
- Occupancy 80%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 36%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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