Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility
Hillsdale, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235197) · 170 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $314,537 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (517) 439-9341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility reports 5.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility has 3 federal fines on record totaling $314,537.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility is a government (county-owned) nursing home in Hillsdale, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 6, 1970. The facility is licensed for 170 certified beds and has an average of 130.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.12 for Michigan. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 fines totaling $314,537.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying finding.
There is no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 5.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 34.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $314,537.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data. Families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 170 beds and has an average of 130.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned (Hillsdale County); no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 6, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 overall, 2 on health inspection, 5 on staffing, and 4 on quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 517-439-9341 and verify 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 517-439-9341 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 view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235197?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.