C

Sanilac Medical Care Facility

137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI 48471
Score: 67 / 100

Sanilac Medical Care Facility is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 67/100. Located in Sandusky, Michigan, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Sanilac Medical Care Facility provides above-average staffing with 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 34 deficiencies at Sanilac 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 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.37 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.75 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 34 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.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 20, 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 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 67 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
104
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8