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Iosco County Medical Care Facility

1201 Harris Avenue, Tawas City, MI 48763
Score: 89 / 100

Iosco County Medical Care Facility is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Tawas City, Michigan, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 89/100, it ranks in the top 19% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Iosco County Medical Care Facility provides above-average staffing with 5.95 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Iosco County Medical Care Facility. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.95 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.02 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.31 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 30.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
78
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7