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Sanilac Medical Care Facility

Average3-Star CMS Rating

137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

104 Beds
Medicare Since 1968

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137 North Elk Street
Sandusky, MI 48471

About Sanilac Medical Care Facility

Nursing home overview and details

Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a government-operated nursing home in Sandusky, MI, serving Sanilac County and the surrounding community. The facility has 104 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.5 residents.

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1968, bringing 58 years of experience in long-term care.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Sandusky, MI, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds104
Avg. Residents/Day75.5
OwnershipGovernment - County
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountySanilac
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Sanilac Medical Care Facility provides 4.26 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.43 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 39.6%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 33.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.71 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.43
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.26
Total Nurse Turnover Rate39.6%
RN Turnover Rate33.3%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.71

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has 1 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Total Penalties1

Doctors at Sanilac Medical Care Facility

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Sanilac Medical Care Facility

What is the CMS rating for Sanilac Medical Care Facility?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Sanilac Medical Care Facility have?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has 104 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.5 residents.

What type of facility is Sanilac Medical Care Facility?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a government - county nursing home serving Sanilac County in Sandusky, MI.

How many doctors practice at Sanilac Medical Care Facility?

2 physicians are affiliated with Sanilac Medical Care Facility. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Sanilac Medical Care Facility have any safety concerns?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·