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Tuscola County Medical Care Facility
1285 Cleaver Road, Caro, MI 48723
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.
Certified for 159 beds, Tuscola County Medical Care Facility serves Caro in Tuscola County, Michigan and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.5 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 5.9 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 24.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tuscola 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 | 14.5 | 35.8 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.5% | 35.9% | 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: 12 Dec 2025, 17 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×8 E ×10 F ×3 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 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 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 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 24.5%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.7% | 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 | 15.2% | 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: Tuscola County Medical Care Facility.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/18/1987 |
| Tuscola County | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1957 |
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 Tuscola County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Senior Care and Rehabilitation | Mayville | 53 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 35.8 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Medilodge of Cass City | Cass City | 80 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 40.0 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Tuscola County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Tuscola County Medical Care Facility been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Tuscola County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.9 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Tuscola County Medical Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tuscola County. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Tuscola County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Dec 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.