The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Harbor Springs, MI · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with strong staffing and quality scores (5 out of 5 each) and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.14 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is lower at 2 out of 5, but there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.1412 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.1412.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.93
- Weekend nursing
- 4.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.3%10.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%8.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.6%25.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%15.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.5%1.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.2%34.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%94.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—47.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 72.2 residents on an average day (60% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.