The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Sanilac Medical Care Facility
Sandusky, MI · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Sanilac Medical Care Facility has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and quality ratings and a 4-star staffing rating. It reports nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.32 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations related to pressure ulcer care, accident hazards/supervision, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.3244 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3244.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.35
- Nurse aides
- 3.44
- Weekend nursing
- 4.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
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
14.5%18%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%1.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.6%6.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.5%3.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.3%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.4%16.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.5%24.2%No change
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%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — 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 keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
- 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 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 75.9 residents on an average day (73% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 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.