Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility
750 East Main Street · Harbor Springs, MI · 49740 · 2315262161
120 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235033 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.