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Bay County Medical Care Facility
564 W Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732
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Bay County Medical Care Facility Description
At Bay County Medical Care Facility, we’re proud of our reputation for providing outstanding healthcare for seniors in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Feedback:
- Many reviewers find the place very nice, with great and professional employees.
- The facility has been praised for its recent renovations and high standards for COVID prevention.
- Staff members are described as caring, and the team is considered the best in Bay County.
- Visitors have had good experiences, noting pleasant staff and effective assistance.
- The facility is appreciated for keeping COVID-affected patients in a separate wing, and the food looks appealing.
- Some residents enjoy views of a golf course, receive great physical therapy, and experience attentive care.
Negative Feedback:
- One review strongly advises against bringing dogs and accuses the facility of incompetence and mistreatment.
- Concerns have been raised about employees bringing in COVID and the lack of mandatory vaccinations for staff.
- There are complaints about the facility struggling to retain staff, leading to basic care levels and a need for more engaging activities for residents.
- Some employees are perceived as unhappy with the management, and the impact of COVID restrictions has been hard on residents.
Mixed Impressions:
- While many reviews highlight the caring nature of the staff and the pleasant environment, concerns about management and staff retention suggest areas for improvement.
- The facility's approach to COVID-19 has received both praise for its prevention measures and criticism for its impact on staff and residents.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 206
Total current residents: 88
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 14
Number of
substantiated complaints: 13
Number of payment denials: 3
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $76044
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-03-02 | 2023-05-01 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-28 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-17 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-10 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-27 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-05-09 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-29 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-12-10 | 2021-01-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-17 | 2020-10-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-08-17 | 2020-10-19 | L | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-17 | 2020-10-19 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-24 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-02-28 | $41,830 |
| 2020-08-17 | $56,544 |
| 2020-12-10 | $9,750 |
| 2021-11-19 | $9,750 |
| 2021-11-19 | $15,000 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-11-15 | 6 |
| 2020-08-17 | 12 |
| 2021-11-19 | 22 |
| 2022-03-30 | 10 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Bay City which is 4.6 miles away and has a population of 33,917 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $57,050, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 49.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 58 days of snow and 170 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.45 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.55 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.15 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.02 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Jack's Fruit & Meat Market
2.4 miles awayKroger
2.7 miles awayMeijer
2.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
4.7 miles awaySave-A-Lot
5.1 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
PNC Bank
2.3 miles awaySunrise Family Credit Union
2.4 miles awayIndependent Bank
2.5 miles awayChemical Bank
2.5 miles awayFrankenmuth Credit Union
2.6 miles awayHospitals
McLaren Bay Region
3.8 miles awayAleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
14.2 miles awayCovenant Medical Center
14.7 miles awaySaint Mary's of Michigan
14.8 miles awayCovenant HealthCare Michigan
15.7 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
2.3 miles awayWalgreens
2.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
5.8 miles awayKroger
16.2 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
5.6 miles awayAndrew Z. Green DDS Family Dentistry
6.7 miles awayHale and Hale Family Dentistry
20.3 miles awayFamily Dental Center
21.4 miles awayJones & Jones DDS
21.5 miles awayParks
Bay County Golf Course
0.1 miles awayFinn Road Park
1.3 miles awayQuanicassee Wildlife Area
1.9 miles awayJones Road Park
2.0 miles awaySmith Park
2.2 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Fashion Square Mall
12.8 miles awayMidland Mall
22.2 miles awayCulture
Van Buren Street Theatre
4.2 miles awayLillian R. Zahnow Amphitheatre
10.8 miles awayRhea Miller Recital Hall
10.8 miles awayMalcolm Fields Theatre
10.8 miles awayHeritage Theater
14.2 miles awayRestaurants
El Mexicano
2.4 miles awayBig Boy
2.5 miles awayMandarin House Chinese Restaurant
2.6 miles awayB&C Pizza
3.7 miles awayDucee's Char House
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