Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Linden, Michigan
1 of 2 nursing homes in Linden (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Michigan statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
120
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$9,750 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Linden, Michigan is adequate, with 2 total facilities and only 1 recommended option (50%). Families should consider the Argentine Care Center, which has a B+ rating and 5★ reviews, but be aware of the single facility facing $9,750 in fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 Argentine Care Center (80) — Argentine Care Center stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid B+ grade, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With a Trust Score of 80/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility efficiently manages its 60 beds, ensuring residents receive attentive and compassionate service.
The other 1 Linden facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $9K.
Recommended
Argentine Care Center stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid B+ grade, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With a Trust Score of 80/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility efficiently manages its 60 beds, ensuring residents receive attentive and compassionate service.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Linden Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $9,750
Questions Linden Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Linden's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Linden facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Linden avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Linden facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Linden, MI are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Linden (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Linden "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Linden?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.