Ingham County Medical Care Facility
3860 Dobie Road · Okemos, MI · 48864 · 5173816100
236 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 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 November 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 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 November 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235015 · 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.