Huron County Medical Care Facility
Bad Axe, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235028) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 269-6425 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Huron County Medical Care Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Huron County Medical Care Facility reports 5.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
Huron County Medical Care Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. This dataset does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Huron County Medical Care Facility is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Bad Axe, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 112 beds and had an average of 70.2 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives the facility an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 5 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 5.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no indication in this data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. There is no chain affiliation listed in this data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, per this record.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details and inspection reports.
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 rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is 36.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This dataset does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 112 beds and had an average of 70.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Huron County government; the data provided does not show any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (989) 269-6425 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (989) 269-6425 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235028?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.