Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
St. Ignace, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235041) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (906) 643-0462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit reports 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a 48-bed nursing home in St. Ignace, Michigan, serving an average of 47.5 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit (Other) provider and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars. These four ratings — health inspection, staffing, quality measures, and the overall composite — are each calculated separately by CMS before being combined into the overall score.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5 out of 5 overall rating, 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 4.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 23.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 48 beds and has an average of 47.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (Other) facility; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 9066430462 or 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 9066430462 to arrange a visit.
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/235041?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.