Bay County Medical Care Facility
564 West Hampton Road · Essexville, MI · 48732 · 9898923591
161 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $116,805 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$116,805 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $165,536 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E 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 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 7, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | Fine | $116,805 |
| March 11, 2025 | Payment Denial | 29 days |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $48,731 |
| March 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235044 · 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.