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HomeMichiganBay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility

Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility

750 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 497402315262161WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(10 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

How Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MI average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MI average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.14 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.62 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
26.1%
MI average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.14 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.99.
Reported RN time is 1.62 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Emmet County 65+
7,912
23.2% of county
County Population
34,072
Emmet County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Harbor Springs, Michigan with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
72.2
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Emmet
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.93 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.62 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.14 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.22 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.1%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COUNTY OF EMMET5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 1966
CORDOVA, MANUELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 29, 2020
HANSEN, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2018
LIVELY, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 28, 2022
ASHLEY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 2014
BECKER, SHERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 26, 1983
COUNTY OF EMMETADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1966
ASHLEY, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 18, 2025
BLANCHARD, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2009

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Harbor Springs, MICurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Villa at the Bay
Petoskey, MI4.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $241,488
Boulder Park Terrace
Charlevoix, MI16.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Grandvue Medical Care Facility
East Jordan, MI18.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Medilodge of Cheboygan
Cheboygan, MI27.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,348
Medilodge of Gaylord
Gaylord, MI30.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital LTCU
Gaylord, MI31.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Harbor Springs, MI · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
The Villa at the Bay
Petoskey, MI
4.9 mi2/51/53/5$241,488
Boulder Park Terrace
Charlevoix, MI
16.9 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Grandvue Medical Care Facility
East Jordan, MI
18.8 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Medilodge of Cheboygan
Cheboygan, MI
27.4 mi2/52/54/5$29,348
Medilodge of Gaylord
Gaylord, MI
30.8 mi4/52/55/5None recorded
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital LTCU
Gaylord, MI
31.2 mi4/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?▾
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?▾
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility provides 5.14 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.62 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 2.93 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.1%.
How many beds does Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility have?▾
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 72.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 60% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.