Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
1140 North State Street · St. Ignace, MI · 49781 · 9066430462
48 certified beds Non profit - Other
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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 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 July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 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 July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 4, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected September 4, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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 235041 · 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.