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Huron County Medical Care Facility

1116 South Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Score: 90 / 100

Huron County Medical Care Facility is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Bad Axe, Michigan, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 17% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Huron County Medical Care Facility provides above-average staffing with 5.30 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Huron 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 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.30 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.54 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Jul 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jul 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Jul 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Jul 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jun 30, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
112
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5