Nursing homes in Traverse City, MI

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Traverse City, part of the Leelanau area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Traverse City, Michigan, currently offers five skilled nursing facilities serving residents across the 49684 and 49686 ZIP codes. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these locations hold an average overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Within the Leelanau region, The Villa at Traverse Point stands out as the area's highest-rated facility, maintaining a prestigious 5-star designation. Families can use these standardized metrics to evaluate local long-term care options.

What to look for in Traverse City

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 5 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 2 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Traverse City

1. 1
   The Villa at Traverse Point

   VILLA HEALTHCARE · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Medilodge of Traverse City

   MEDILODGE · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing

   ORCHARD CREEK HEALTH CARE INC · Small
   4.0
4. 4
   Grand Traverse Pavilions

   COUNTY OF GRAND TRAVERSE · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   Medilodge of GTC

   MEDILODGE · Large
   2.0

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