Sanilac Medical Care Facility
Sandusky, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235157) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (810) 648-3017 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanilac 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 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sanilac Medical Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Sanilac Medical Care Facility, but there is 1 payment denial listed. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a county government-owned nursing home in Sandusky, Michigan, certified for 104 beds with an average of 75.9 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since August 1968.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sanilac Medical Care Facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.32, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does list 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on 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?
Sanilac Medical Care Facility has an overall 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 accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 45.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial listed.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sanilac Medical Care Facility is certified for 104 beds and has an average daily population of 75.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by county government (Government - County); no chain affiliation is listed in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 15, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; please contact the facility at 8106483017 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8106483017 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235157?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.