Eaton County Medical Care Facility
530 W Beech Street · Charlotte, MI · 48813 · 5175432940
142 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 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 January 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 1, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
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 November 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235027 · 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.