Starfile / Michigan

Bay County Medical Care Facility

564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732 · CCN 235044

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Inspection history vs Michigan & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$165,536

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

4

Payment denials

2

Inspection citations (31)1 immediate jeopardy6 actual harm

1. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-27 · Health · corrected 2026-03-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-19 · Health

   Actual harm

3. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-23

   Actual harm

7. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-11 · Health · corrected 2025-04-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Actual harm

12. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. FF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-13 · Health · corrected 2024-04-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Immediate jeopardy

22. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Actual harm

23. DF0688Provide 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.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Actual harm

25. GF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Actual harm

26. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0761Ensure 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.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2023-03-07 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.