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Nursing homes in Bay County, Michigan
Bay County, Michigan, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 578 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 188 health deficiencies over three cycles, 32.5 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $300K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Bay County | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 422 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 32.5 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $300K | $13M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center | Bay City | 126 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 23.0 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation | Bay City | 51 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 51.0 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Huron Woods Nursing Center | Kawkawlin | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 50.0 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Bay County Medical Care Facilityabuse icon | Essexville | 161 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 16.1 | $166K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation | Bay City | 120 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 28.3 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities | Bay City | 60 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 71.7 | $135K | 11 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 15 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 14 |
| F0761 | 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. | 13 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 10 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Preferred Care (2), Nexcare Health Systems (1), Symphony Care Network (1), The Peplinski Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Bay County, Michigan?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 578 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Bay County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center (4 stars), Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation (4 stars), Huron Woods Nursing Center (3 stars)
How do Bay County nursing homes compare with Michigan?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 32.5 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.