Argentine Care Center

Name: Argentine Care Center
Address: 9051 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI, 48451, US
Telephone: 8107359487

9051 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI 48451 · Genesee County · 60 certified beds · avg 47 residents/day · certified since Mar 6, 1998

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

6.10

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (25)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 26, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 26, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 26, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jun 3, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Jun 3, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint
Feb 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Feb 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Feb 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 9, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 9, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Jan 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide basic life support, such as CPR, before emergency medical help arrived — care that's required when it matches the doctor's orders and the resident's own written wishes.
Jan 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program.
Jan 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	13	F
2025	6	D
2026	6	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Michigan avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	6.10	4.32	3.95	top 5% in Michigan; top 4% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.93	0.84	0.69	top 30% in Michigan; top 19% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.31	3.79	3.50	top 6% in Michigan; top 4% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.44	0.49	0.48	top 47% in Michigan; top 41% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	46.8	44.1	45.8	bottom 40% in Michigan; bottom 45% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	39.2	42.9	top 38% in Michigan; top 33% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.01, RN 0.77, weekend 4.36. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Kovacs, Emil	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Blackburn, Stephanie	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Braun, Janet	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/02/1990
Braun, Janet	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/02/1990
Christy, Edward	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/12/2017
Christy, Edward	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/09/2025
Kovacs, Emil	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Emil	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Emil	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Emil	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Emil	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Rudy	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Rudy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/2024
Kovacs, Rudy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/16/1993
McClure, Leeandra	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/11/2023
McClure, Leeandra	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/11/2023
Stiverson, Kerri	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/02/1990
Stiverson, Kerri	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/02/1990
Stiverson, Kerri	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/02/1990
Stiverson, Kerri	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/03/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Caretel Inns of Linden	3.6 mi	Linden, MI	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Fenton Healthcare	6.8 mi	Fenton, MI	★★★★★	4/5
Wellbridge of Fenton	7.8 mi	Fenton, MI	★★★☆☆	3/5
Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce	10.8 mi	Holly, MI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center	11.0 mi	Durand, MI	★★★☆☆	3/5
Wellbridge of Grand Blanc	12.0 mi	Grand Blanc, MI	★★★★☆	2/5
The Willows at Howell	12.7 mi	Howell, MI	★★★★★	4/5
Medilodge of Livingston	13.5 mi	Howell, MI	★★★☆☆	3/5
Medilodge of Howell	13.5 mi	Howell, MI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Regency at Grand Blanc	13.6 mi	Grand Blanc, MI	★★★★★	3/5
The Oaks at Woodfield	14.3 mi	Grand Blanc, MI	★★★★☆	3/5
Villa at Beecher Place	15.4 mi	Flint, MI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 235584.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Argentine Care Center

9051 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI 48451 · 8107359487

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 235584 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)