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Bay County Medical Care Facility

564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732
Score: 40 / 100

Bay County Medical Care Facility faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 40/100. The facility ranks in the 26th percentile among Michigan nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Bay County Medical Care Facility provides above-average staffing with 6.26 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Bay County Medical Care Facility, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.26 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.32 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.34 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.61 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.34 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.82 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Jan 26, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 30 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $165,536

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
161
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8