Iosco County Medical Care Facility
Tawas City, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235011) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 2 payment denials
Phone: (989) 362-4424 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iosco County Medical Care Facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of about 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Iosco County Medical Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 6.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. However, nursing staff turnover is reported at a high 96.1%.
Iosco County Medical Care Facility has no federal fines on record according to CMS, with 0 fines totaling $0.00. However, CMS data shows 2 payment denials on record, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Iosco County Medical Care Facility is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Tawas City, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 78 beds and reports an average daily census of 47.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 6.11, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 96.1%, a very high figure relative to typical benchmarks.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) for this facility. However, CMS does show 2 payment denials on record, meaning Medicare and/or Medicaid payments were denied to the facility at some point.
CMS data for this listing does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility. There is no indication in the provided data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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 a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of about 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; however, nursing turnover is reported at 96.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but 2 payment denials are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate 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 78 beds and has an average daily census of 47.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
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 health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; this facility scores 2, 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (989) 362-4424 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 (989) 362-4424 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235011?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.