Bay City, MI · 126 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bay City.
Est. $9,660–$12,170/mo
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Bay County Medical Care Facility
564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732 · Bay County
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 57% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Essexville
Bay County Medical Care Facility is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Essexville, MI, with 161 certified beds and an average of about 93 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 6.22 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.28 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $165,536 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.22 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •$165,536 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Essexville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 161
- Avg. residents/day
- 93
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235044
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,660–$12,170/mo (median $10,620) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Bay City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 6.22
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.28
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 2 ($165,536)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-12-19Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-04-17Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-04-17Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-17Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
2025-03-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Fine | $116,805 |
| 2025-03-11 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $48,731 |
| 2024-03-13 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bay County Medical Care Facility
How much does Bay County Medical Care Facility cost?
Bay County Medical Care Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Essexville, MI area typically runs $9,660–$12,170 per month (median $10,620, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bay County Medical Care Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bay County Medical Care Facility 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Staff provide about 6.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bay County Medical Care Facility have availability?
Typically 57% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bay County Medical Care Facility offer?
Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 161 beds.
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