Sanilac Medical Care Facility

137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI 48471 · CCN 235157 · 104 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2024-07-01 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.
2024-07-01 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.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

4.65

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−6%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.09

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

12%

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

24

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

46%

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

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $0 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-01Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: Government - County.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 31

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-02-02F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-21F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-21F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-21F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-21F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-21F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-21F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-08-21F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-08-21F0921Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-07-01F0552Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0561Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-07-01F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-07-01F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-07-01F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-01F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-07-01F0881Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-06-28F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-06-28F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-06-28F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-06-28F0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-06-28F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-06-28F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-06-28F0865Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-06-28F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-06-28F0881Infection Control DeficienciesDnot 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 “Sanilac Medical Care Facility, Sandusky” at medicare.gov/care-compare.