Frankfort, MI · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Frankfort's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
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Maples Benzie County Medical Care
210 Maple Street, Frankfort, MI 49635 · Benzie County
The Maples, Benzie County Medical Care Facility in Frankfort, Michigan.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (78 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
One of Frankfort's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Maples Benzie County Medical Care is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Frankfort, MI, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 78 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.21 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.25 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $1,398 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.21 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Frankfort for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg. residents/day
- 78
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235005
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 | $9,810–$12,350/mo (median $10,780) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Traverse 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
- 5.21
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.25
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 1 ($1,398)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-14Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2026-01-14Severity 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.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-09-17Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-08-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-12-04Severity F — potential for harmNutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $1,398 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
210 Maple Street, Frankfort, 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 Maples Benzie County Medical Care
How much does Maples Benzie County Medical Care cost?
Maples Benzie County Medical Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Frankfort, MI area typically runs $9,810–$12,350 per month (median $10,780, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Maples Benzie County Medical Care's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Maples Benzie County Medical Care 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Maples Benzie County Medical Care?
Staff provide about 5.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Maples Benzie County Medical Care?
Maples Benzie County Medical Care has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Maples Benzie County Medical Care have availability?
Typically 98% full (78 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Maples Benzie County Medical Care offer?
Maples Benzie County Medical Care in Frankfort, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 80 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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