Jackson County Medical Care Facility

Nursing Home · Jackson, MI

CMS overall rating 4/5 Abuse citation Government - County

CMS certification number235019
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

524 Lansing Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
Jackson County
Phone
(517) 782-8500
ZIP code
49201 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
194
Residents per day
181.2 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.37 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.85 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.08 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.45 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.88 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
23.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
18.4 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 16, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 29 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-04-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-04-16 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-04-16 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-04-16 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-04-16 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-04-16 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-01-15 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2025-01-27 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-01-27 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-01-27 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-01-27 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-01-27 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-01-27 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-08
2023-12-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 H
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-01-05
2023-12-07 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-05
2023-12-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-05
2023-12-07 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-05
2023-12-07 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-05
2023-12-07 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $68,744 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-15Payment Denial4 days payment denial
2023-12-07Fine$68,744

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Jackson County Medical Care Facility (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Markowski, Ronald (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shong, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilkins, Destiny (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Yalavarthi, Jyothsna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Price, Kenny (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Harry (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Youngdahl, Elizabeth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Shong, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilkins, Destiny (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Yalavarthi, Jyothsna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Jackson County Medical Care Facility?

Jackson County Medical Care Facility has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.

How many beds does Jackson County Medical Care Facility have?

It has 194 certified beds and cares for about 181 residents per day.

Has Jackson County Medical Care Facility been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $68,744 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Jackson County Medical Care Facility?

(517) 782-8500. The facility is located at 524 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.