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Chippewa County War Mem Hosp Ltcu

500 Osborn Blvd, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,374

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,329
  • Average State Price: $7,787
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Chippewa County War Mem Hosp Ltcu Description

    War Memorial Hospital is a 49-bed non-profit hospital with an attached Long Term Care unit. Our main campus is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with satellite locations throughout the region

    We employ more than 900 people and serve the Eastern Upper Peninsula by providing complete medical care including diagnostic services, emergency services, urgent care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, obstetrics, family medicine and many specialty services.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    5.4
    Chippewa County War Mem Hosp Ltcu
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Sault Sainte Marie
  • Ranking in State: 1176 out of 1240 communities in MI
  • Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews for War Memorial Hospital show a mix of experiences, ranging from highly positive to extremely negative. Positive feedback highlights the exceptional care provided by labor & delivery nurses, the spacious recovery rooms, and the professionalism of certain doctors and nurses across various departments. Patients have expressed gratitude for the attentive and caring staff, particularly in emergency and surgical situations, where some individuals felt their lives were saved thanks to the quick and competent actions of the medical team.

    On the other hand, several reviews criticize the hospital for various reasons. Complaints include rude and unprofessional behavior from some staff members, including receptionists and specific medical personnel. The billing office has been described as inefficient, with reports of bills being sent to incorrect addresses. Some patients have expressed concerns over misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment, and a perceived lack of empathy and listening from the medical staff. There are also mentions of poor emergency room experiences, with long wait times and dissatisfaction with the level of care provided.

    Other negative experiences detailed include issues with hygiene, discomfort due to facility conditions, and a general feeling of being treated poorly or dismissively. One review specifically mentions a lack of proper care and attention for a serious back injury, describing the treatment as rude and ignorant. Additionally, there are complaints about the hospital's policies, including changes in mask requirements and concerns over privacy and billing practices.

    Despite the range of experiences, some patients have noted improvements over time or highlighted specific departments or staff members who provided excellent care. However, the negative reviews suggest a need for improvements in customer service, patient care, and administrative efficiency.


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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: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1979
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 51
    Total current residents: 38
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 5
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 2
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $167975


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 F Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 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.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 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.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-10 F Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-10-20 2022-11-21 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-11-05 2020-02-29 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-11-05 2019-12-06 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-11-05 2020-02-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
    2019-11-05 2019-12-06 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-12 2023-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-10-12 2023-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-21 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.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-21 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-21 F Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2021-09-01 2021-09-26 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.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 F 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.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 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.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 L Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 F Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 F Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2021-07-28 2021-09-05 F Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    2020-10-15 2020-11-13 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.
    2020-08-18 2020-09-30 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-08-18 2020-09-30 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-11-06 2020-01-31 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-11-06 2020-01-03 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.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 F 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.
    2019-11-06 2020-01-31 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    2019-11-06 2020-03-03 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.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 F Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2019-11-06 2020-01-02 F Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2019-11-06 2019-12-06 E Environmental Deficiencies Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    2019-11-06 2020-01-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    2019-11-06 2020-01-31 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-08-18 $37,240
    2021-07-28 $130,080
    2021-11-15 $650
    2021-11-15 $655

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2019-11-06 26
    2020-08-18 6
    2021-07-28 31

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Sault Ste. Marie which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 13,827 (small town).
    • The average income is $50,746, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 67
      • Low Temperature: 17
      • Average Temperature: 42.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 115 days of rain, 96 days of snow and 152 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.06 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    SuperValu
    0.4 miles away
    Bulk Barn
    2.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.4 miles away
    Your Independent Grocer
    2.5 miles away
    Metro
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Greyhound station
    3.6 miles away

    Banks

    Huntington Bank
    0.1 miles away
    National City Bank
    0.1 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    0.1 miles away
    Soo Co-op Credit Union
    0.2 miles away
    Central Savings Bank
    0.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Sault Area Hospital
    3.8 miles away
    North Shore Health Network - Richards Landing Site
    20.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.5 miles away
    Station Mall Drug Mart
    1.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    Shoppers Drug Mart
    2.4 miles away
    The Medicine Shoppe
    2.4 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Sault Ste. Marie
    0.1 miles away
    Sault Locks Park
    0.3 miles away
    Brady Park
    0.3 miles away
    Water Street Historic Martime Park
    0.5 miles away
    Peck St. Community Garden
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Station Mall
    1.1 miles away
    Cambrian Mall
    2.3 miles away

    Culture

    Arts Center
    0.8 miles away
    Art Gallery of Algoma
    1.0 miles away
    Sault Community Theatre Centre
    4.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Penny's Kitchen
    0.1 miles away
    China Cate
    0.2 miles away
    Frank's Place
    0.2 miles away
    Zorba's Greek & American Cuisine
    0.2 miles away
    Palace Restaurant & Saloon
    0.2 miles away

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