Nursing homeActive
Argentine Care Center
9051 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI 48451810735948760 certified beds · 47 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
25
● 0● 25● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-26
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Michigan LARA · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-03 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-27 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-09 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Michigan LARA publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 235584-20260326-F550
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 235584-20260326-F658
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 235584-20260326-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 235584-20260326-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 235584-20260326-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 235584-20260326-F921
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-11Record 235584-20250603-F600
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-11Record 235584-20250603-F760
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 235584-20250227-F550
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 235584-20250227-F692
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 235584-20250227-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 235584-20250227-F761
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F550
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F645
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F657
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F678
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F690
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F881
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F882
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 235584-20240109-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.77
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 0.78 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.01
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 3.99 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.36
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover47%
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 32.3% | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.7% | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 27.7% | 19.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn, Stephanie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braun, Janet Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christy, Edward Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Emil Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Rudy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcclure, Leeandra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiverson, Kerri Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braun, Janet Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christy, Edward Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Emil Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Emil Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Emil Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Emil Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Emil Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Rudy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Rudy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcclure, Leeandra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiverson, Kerri Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiverson, Kerri Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiverson, Kerri Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Michigan.
No county cost figures on file for Genesee.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretel Inns of Linden Linden | 3.6 mi | 2026-04-14 | 1561 |
| Fenton Healthcare Fenton | 6.8 mi | 2026-04-08 | 0210 |
| WellBridge of Fenton Fenton | 7.8 mi | 2026-01-15 | 0370 |
| Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center Durand | 11.0 mi | 2025-04-30 | 094 |
| The Willows at Howell Howell | 12.7 mi | 2026-03-31 | 0140 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |