Huron County Medical Care Facility
1116 South Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413 · (989) 269-6425
Government - County · 112 certified beds
Huron County Medical Care Facility has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 4 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 17, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 17, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 17, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 17, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 1, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 10, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.July 10, 2024 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 10, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.57 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.16 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.70 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 70.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Courtney Manor Bad Axe · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lakeview Extended Care and Rehabilitation Harbor Beach · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Maple Woods Manor Clio · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Autumnwood of Deckerville Deckerville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center Durand · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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