Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility
520 Main Street · Manistique, MI · 49854 · 9063416921
85 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $63,492 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$63,492 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $63,492 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 14, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | Fine | $63,492 |
| January 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
| February 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235147 · certified since January 1, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.