Bay County Medical Care Facility

564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732 · CCN 235044 · 161 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

Serious inspection findings

2025-12-19 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-04-17 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-03-13 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-03-07 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2023-03-07 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-03-07 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-03-07 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0690, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

5.69

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−10%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.67

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

1%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

54%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

4 enforcement action(s), totaling $165,536 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-11Fine$116,805
2025-03-11Payment Denialpayment denial
2024-03-13Fine$48,731
2024-03-13Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: Government - County.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 6 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 24 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-01-27F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-19F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2025-04-17F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-17F0577Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-17F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-04-17F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2025-04-17F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-03-11F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-03-13F0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0694Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-13F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-03-13F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-03-13F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-03-07F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-07F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-03-07F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2023-03-07F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-07F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-07F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-07F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-03-07F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-07F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-07F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-03-07F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-03-07F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-03-07F0909Environmental DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Bay County Medical Care Facility, Essexville” at medicare.gov/care-compare.