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Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu
2770 Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453
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.
Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu, in Marlette, Michigan, is certified for 39 beds under non-profit, corporation 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 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 56.4 per 100 beds, more 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 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 22.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sanilac Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.4 | 31.7 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 22.4% | 26.9% | 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: 7 Aug 2025, 14 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×5 F ×6 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0696 | Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | B | Standard survey | 31 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 22.4%, RNs 14.3%; — 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 | 24.6% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 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 | 30.7% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.8% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Marlette Regional Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Healthcare Network | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2012 |
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 Sanilac County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumnwood of Deckerville | Deckerville | 84 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 21.4 | $62K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Sanilac Medical Care Facility | Sandusky | 104 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 31.7 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Sanilac County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu been cited for?
22 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 Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu 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 Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bluewater Healthcare Network. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 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.