The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Oceana County Medical Care Facility
Hart, MI · Medicare-certified · 115 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart, MI has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and a 4-star health inspection rating, though quality measures are 3 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 6.05 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.0522 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0522.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 4.04
- Weekend nursing
- 5.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 11%
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
13.1%22.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%5.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.1%2.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%10.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.2%16.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%9.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.7%22.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.8%24.9%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.9%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure there was enough outside ventilation in the area, through windows, mechanical systems, or both. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 923 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 97.4 residents on an average day (85% of 115 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.