Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility
750 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 · (231) 526-2161
Government - County · 120 certified beds
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 12 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 May 13, 2026 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.May 13, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 13, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 13, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.May 13, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.May 13, 2026 · F0571 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.May 13, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.May 13, 2026 · F0602 · 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.May 13, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 13, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 13, 2026 · F0689 · 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.May 13, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 13, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 5.14 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.62 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.93 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 72.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.