01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-26 | 6 | 2026-03-26 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-02-27 | 6 | 2025-02-27 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-01-09 | 13 | 2024-01-09 | 2 |
CMS CCN 2355842026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Argentine Care Center
9051 Silver Lake Road · Linden, MI 48451 · Genesee County
Certified beds60CMS provider file
Recent citation rows29current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
29 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-03-26 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-03-26 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-03-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-03-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-03-26 · HEALTHF0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042025-06-03 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-11 · complaint2025-06-03 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-11 · complaint2025-02-27 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-072025-02-27 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-072025-02-27 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-072025-02-27 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-072025-02-27 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-072025-02-27 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-072024-01-09 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-16 · complaint2024-01-09 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0678Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-16 · complaint2024-01-09 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-162024-01-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-16 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- KOVACS, EMILIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- KOVACS, EMILIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- KOVACS, RUDYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- STIVERSON, KERRIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/02/1990
- KOVACS, EMILIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- KOVACS, EMILIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- KOVACS, RUDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- STIVERSON, KERRIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/02/1990
- BLACKBURN, STEPHANIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
- BRAUN, JANETIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/02/1990
- CHRISTY, EDWARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/12/2017
- KOVACS, EMILIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
- KOVACS, RUDYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/1993
- MCCLURE, LEEANDRAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/11/2023
- STIVERSON, KERRIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/02/1990
- BRAUN, JANETIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/02/1990
- CHRISTY, EDWARDIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/09/2025
- KOVACS, EMILIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2024
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours5.01per resident day
RN hours0.77per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.36per resident day
Staff turnover46.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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