Facility Watch Inspection 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
F0684 No 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
F0600 No 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
F0645 No 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
F0658 No 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
F0688 No 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
F0690 No 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
F0725 No 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
F0812 No 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
F0921 No 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
F0552 No 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
F0561 No 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
F0657 No 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
F0677 No 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
F0684 No 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
F0695 No 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
F0698 No 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
F0758 No 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
F0759 No 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
F0761 No 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
F0881 No 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
F0658 No 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
F0880 No 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
F0686 Actual harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 30, 2024
G
F0689 Actual 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
F0686 No 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
F0880 No 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
F0881 No 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
F0550 No 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
F0690 No 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
F0757 No 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
F0761 No 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
F0812 No 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
F0865 No 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

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
July 1, 2024Payment Denial · 13 days