Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Sanilac Medical Care Facility
137 North Elk Street Sandusky, MI 48471 (810) 648-3017
CCN
235157
Certified beds
104
Ownership
Government - County
Nurse staffing
4.49
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.45 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 40% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected February 2, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Past Non-Compliance
Inspected August 21, 2025
8 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0645No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
F
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
Inspected July 1, 2024
15 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0561No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
E
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
G
F0686Actual harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
Inspected June 28, 2023
9 citations · Health
D
F0686No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
E
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
E
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023
F
F0865No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 18, 2023