Hazel I Findlay Country Manor

1101 S Scott Road · Saint Johns, MI · 48879 · 9892248936

150 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

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

Inspection record 30% of score 63
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 80
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 20
Context 5% 100

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: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.193.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.610.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.80≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year29%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025

    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 October 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F September 15, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected September 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 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 September 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 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 June 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 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 June 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235602 · certified since March 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.