Maples Benzie County Medical Care
210 Maple Street, Frankfort, MI 49635 · (231) 352-9674
Government - County · 80 certified beds
Maples Benzie County Medical Care has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 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 January 14, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 14, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 14, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.January 14, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 14, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 13, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 5.05 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.19 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.33 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.53 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 78.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital LTCU Frankfort · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Bellaire · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wexford Senior Care Center Cadillac · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Manistee County Medical Care Facility Manistee · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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