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Huron County Medical Care Facility
1116 South Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413
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.
Huron County Medical Care Facility, in Bad Axe, Michigan, is certified for 112 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 4.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 12, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 20.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 36.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Huron Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.5 | 27.2 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.6 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.1% | 36.1% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 17 Jul 2025, 10 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×2 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.1%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators 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 | 19.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 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 | 14.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.7% | 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: Huron County Building Office Of Treasurer.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County Building Office of Treasurer | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/22/2005 |
| Huron County Building Office of Treasurer | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2005 |
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 Huron County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Extended Care and Rehabilitation | Harbor Beach | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 50.0 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Courtney Manor | Bad Axe | 125 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 27.2 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Huron County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Huron County Medical Care Facility been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Huron County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Huron County Medical Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Huron County Medical Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Huron County Building Office of Treasurer and Huron County Building Office of Treasurer. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Huron County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jul 2025.
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.