Eaton County Medical Care Facility
Charlotte, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235027) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (517) 543-2940 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eaton County Medical Care Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Eaton County Medical Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of 6.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
Eaton County Medical Care Facility has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Eaton County Medical Care Facility is a government (county-owned) nursing home in Charlotte, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 142 beds and reports an average of 124.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 6.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on Care Compare, and it is not designated as part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets facilities with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased oversight and inspection frequency.
The listing data provided does not identify this facility as part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility has an overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 38.0% and a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 142 beds and reports an average of 124.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Eaton County), and the provided data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (517) 543-2940 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (517) 543-2940 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235027?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.