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Cass County Medical Care Facility
23770 Hospital St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cass County Medical Care Facility, in Cassopolis, Michigan, is certified for 80 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 38.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cass Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 42 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 38.9 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.8% | 38.8% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,593 | $15,593 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 May 2026, 25 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×11 E ×2 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | Fine | $7,797 | |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Fine | $7,796 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.8%, RNs 46.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.6% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.1% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.1% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Cass.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Cass | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cass County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Timbers of Cass County | Dowagiac | 108 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 38.9 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Cass County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cass County Medical Care Facility been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Cass County Medical Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cass County Medical Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cass County Medical Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Cass. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cass County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.