Sanilac Medical Care Facility
Sandusky, Michigan
137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI, 48471
Sanilac Medical Care Facility Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
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
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.48 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.16 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.75 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 104 certified beds · ~77 avg residents/day (74% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a county-owned, 104-bed skilled nursing home located in Sandusky, Michigan. The facility holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with specific marks of 4 stars for both staffing levels and quality measures. Its health inspection performance is rated at 3 stars.
Location
137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI, 48471, Sandusky, MI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Sanilac Medical Care Facility?
- Sanilac Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Sanilac Medical Care Facility score on health inspections?
- Sanilac Medical Care Facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Sanilac Medical Care Facility?
- Sanilac Medical Care Facility has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Sanilac Medical Care Facility have?
- Sanilac Medical Care Facility has 104 certified beds.
- Does Sanilac Medical Care Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Sanilac Medical Care Facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Sanilac Medical Care Facility located?
- Sanilac Medical Care Facility is located at 137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI, 48471, Sandusky, Michigan.
- How can I contact Sanilac Medical Care Facility?
- You can reach Sanilac Medical Care Facility by phone at +1 810-648-3017.
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Where this data comes from
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