Jackson County Medical Care Facility
524 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201 · (517) 782-8500
Government - County · 194 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Jackson County Medical Care Facility has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 7 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $68,744 in all.
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 April 16, 2026 found 7 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.April 16, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 16, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.April 16, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 16, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.April 16, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 16, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 16, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 15, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $68,744December 7, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 4 daysStarting February 12, 2026
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 | 5.37 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.85 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.45 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 194 |
| Average residents per day | 181.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Vista Grande Villa Jackson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Cascade Senior Care Center Jackson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Faith Haven Senior Care Centre Jackson · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Mission Point Health Campus of Jackson Jackson · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Regency at Jackson Jackson · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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