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HomeMichiganSanilac Medical Care Facility

Sanilac Medical Care Facility

137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI 484718106483017
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
104
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 104 certified beds with an average of 77.1 residents per day (74% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Aug 21, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.37 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 26.7%

Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandusky, Michigan with 104 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. The facility scored at average compared to Michigan facilities.

Beds
104
Avg Residents/Day
77.1
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 15, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Sanilac
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
72.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for 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: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 21, 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: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 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: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jul 1, 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: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 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 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for 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: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jun 28, 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: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialJul 1, 2024
13 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.75 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.37 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.7%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANILAC COUNTY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 1, 1968
SANILAC COUNTYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 1968
REGENTIN, KERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 24, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sanilac Medical Care Facility?▾
Sanilac Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Sanilac Medical Care Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Sanilac Medical Care Facility had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Sanilac Medical Care Facility?▾
Sanilac Medical Care Facility provides 4.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, 1.16 LPN hours, and 2.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.7%.
How many beds does Sanilac Medical Care Facility have?▾
Sanilac Medical Care Facility has 104 certified beds with an average of 77.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.