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HomeMichiganBay County Medical Care Facility

Bay County Medical Care Facility

564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 487329898923591WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(106 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
161
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $165,536

How Bay 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
2/5
MI average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
6.39 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.32 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
53.9%
MI average
44.1%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 6.39 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.99.
Reported RN time is 1.32 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
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer 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
Bay County 65+
21,607
20.8% of county
County Population
103,752
Bay County

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

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Bay County Medical Care Facility is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Essexville, Michigan with 161 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
161
Avg Residents/Day
93.7
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Bay
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
81.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Potential for Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Mar 13, 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: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement 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.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0909Potential for Harm

Regularly 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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement 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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$165,536
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineMar 13, 2024
$48,731
FineMar 11, 2025
$116,805
Payment DenialMar 11, 2025
29 days denied
Payment DenialMar 13, 2024
11 days denied

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

Nurse Aide3.75 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.32 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.32 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing6.39 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.39 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.9%
RN Turnover
80.8%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COUNTY OF BAY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 1, 1966
WEIDMAN, KYLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 12, 2022
MCCARTHY, JACQUELINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
AHMED, TAZEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
WEIDMAN, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 12, 2022
AHMED, TAZEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
MCCARTHY, JACQUELINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
WEIDMAN, KYLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 12, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Michigan facilities
Bay County Medical Care Facility
Essexville, MICurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $165,536
Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation
Bay City, MI4.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center
Bay City, MI6.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation
Bay City, MI7.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities
Bay City, MI9.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $222,512
Huron Woods Nursing Center
Kawkawlin, MI10.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center
Saginaw, MI13.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $21,244
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bay County Medical Care Facility
Essexville, MI · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$165,536
Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation
Bay City, MI
4.0 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center
Bay City, MI
6.2 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation
Bay City, MI
7.8 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities
Bay City, MI
9.1 mi1/51/53/5$222,512
Huron Woods Nursing Center
Kawkawlin, MI
10.1 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center
Saginaw, MI
13.6 mi2/52/52/5$21,244

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 County Medical Care Facility?▾
Bay County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Bay 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 County Medical Care Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bay County Medical Care Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Bay County Medical Care Facility had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $165,536.
What are the staffing levels at Bay County Medical Care Facility?▾
Bay County Medical Care Facility provides 6.39 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours, 1.32 LPN hours, and 3.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.9%.
How many beds does Bay County Medical Care Facility have?▾
Bay County Medical Care Facility has 161 certified beds with an average of 93.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 58% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bay 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 County Medical Care Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Bay County Medical Care Facility has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 106 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.