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Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781
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.
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit, in St. Ignace, Michigan, is certified for 48 beds under non-profit, other 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 2.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 23.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mackinac Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.1 | 27.1 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.3% | 23.3% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 29 May 2025, 26 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 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 | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 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 23.3%, RNs 36.4%; 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 | 20.9% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.2% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.8% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Mackinac Straits Health System Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Straits Health System Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Mackinac Straits Health System Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Mackinac Straits Health System Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2008 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mackinac Straits Health System Inc and Mackinac Straits Health System Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 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.