CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Maples Benzie County Medical Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Frankfort, Michigan with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
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.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLES-BENZIE COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 1967 |
| HARRISON, SCOTT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 26, 2018 |
| JOWETT, GAYLORD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2016 |
| SCHAFFER, DONALD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HARRISON, SCOTT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 26, 2018 |
| JOWETT, GAYLORD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2016 |
| SCHAFFER, DONALD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| MAPLES-BENZIE COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1967 |
| GARZA, MEGAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 8, 2023 |
| HARRISON, SCOTT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 26, 2018 |
| JOWETT, GAYLORD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2016 |
| LANGLOIS, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2018 |
| SCHAFFER, DONALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| MAPLES-BENZIE COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1967 |
| GARZA, MEGAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 8, 2023 |
| HARRISON, SCOTT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 26, 2018 |
| JOWETT, GAYLORD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2016 |
| LANGLOIS, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2018 |
| SCHAFFER, DONALD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
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