Sanilac Medical Care Facility
137 North Elk Street · Sandusky, MI · 48471 · 8106483017
104 certified beds Government - County
The composite number cleared 71 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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
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 September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
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 September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 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 September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
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 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 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 July 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 28, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · 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 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235157 · certified since August 15, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.