Tuscola County Medical Care Facility
1285 Cleaver Road · Caro, MI · 48723 · 9896734117
159 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 80 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
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 12, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 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 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
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 November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 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 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 27, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
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 November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 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 November 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235089 · certified since January 16, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.