Villa at West Branch
Nursing home in West Branch, MI
From 1 posting · Employer research Jul 30, 2026Sources
The short version
At Villa at West Branch you work as an RN in skilled nursing and long-term care on South Valley Street in West Branch, Michigan.
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
You carry a group of residents each shift—assessing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care while supervising CNAs in skilled nursing and long-term care.
For experienced nursesSources
Predicted RN pay lands roughly in the $65,000–$85,000 range, with wages that can include MI 690 and an attendance bonus plus Daily Pay when you need it.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comTotal nurse hours here run about 3.88 HPRD—above the national average—with RN hours around 0.68 and CNA support near 2.34.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Opportunity for Growth and Advancement; Innovative Training Programs
Villa at West Branch · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
Flexible schedules offered
Villa at West Branch · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
401(k) with company match; Blue Cross Blue Shield medical; dental, vision, disability; PTO; Villa Perks discounts; up to $225/month incentive; Daily Pay; MI 690 and attendance bonus noted on wages.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Predicted/estimated RN salary range for Villa At West Branch RN role
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Wages include MI 690 and attendance bonus for RN
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Daily Pay options available
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Up to $225/month incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills
As of 2026
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- Benefits
401(k) with company match; Blue Cross Blue Shield medical; dental, vision, disability; PTO; Villa Perks employee discount
As of 2026
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The units
Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
RN assumes responsibility for a group of residents per shift; care via assessment, implementation, evaluation of plan of care; supervises CNAs.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comSkilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
Total nurse HPRD 3.88; RN HPRD 0.68; CNA HPRD 2.34; weekend RN HPRD 0.45; exceeds national avg total nurse hours.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
The hard parts
RN turnover sits near 76.9% and overall staff turnover around 60%, with a health-inspection rating of 2 stars and 13 deficiencies on record.
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As of 2026Source: allnurses.comRN turnover about 76.9% and overall staff turnover about 60%
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
Health inspection rating 2 stars with 13 deficiencies
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
Two fines and one payment denial on record
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in West Branch, MI
West Branch is a small northern Michigan community in Ogemaw County, surrounded by lakes and forests popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The Rifle River area nearby draws anglers and kayakers. For nurses seeking a quieter rural pace with seasonal recreation, it offers a close-knit small-town setting within reach of larger medical centers to the south.
Browse roles in West Branch- State price level · Michigan
- 4% below the national average
- State index 96.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $842/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $41,250/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Villa at West Branch
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/villa-west-branch-r6116
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/villahc/houghton/registered-nurse-rn-120485061
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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