Bay County Medical Care Facility

Bay County Medical Care Facility

Essexville, Michigan

Address

564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI, 48732

Phone

+1 989-892-3591

5.0 /10

Bay County Medical Care Facility Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$215,684 fines 6 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
6 below national median
Total federal penalties
$215,684

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
5.92 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.25 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.34 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
3.61 hrs
Physical therapy
0.01 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 3 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Bay County Medical Care Facility 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
161 certified beds · ~90 avg residents/day (56% occupancy)
Ownership
Government - County
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Bay County Medical Care Facility is a government-owned skilled nursing center in Essexville, Michigan, with a capacity of 161 beds. The facility maintains a 4-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a 5-star staffing rating and a 3-star health inspection rating. Its clinical performance is currently evaluated at a 2-star rating for quality measures.

Location

564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI, 48732, Essexville, MI

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Bay County Medical Care Facility score on health inspections?
Bay County Medical Care Facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Bay County Medical Care Facility have?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has 161 certified beds.
Does Bay County Medical Care Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Bay County Medical Care Facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Bay County Medical Care Facility located?
Bay County Medical Care Facility is located at 564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI, 48732, Essexville, Michigan.
How can I contact Bay County Medical Care Facility?
You can reach Bay County Medical Care Facility by phone at +1 989-892-3591.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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