Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home · Harbor Springs, MI
CMS certification number235033
Contact & location
750 East Main StreetHarbor Springs, MI 49740
Emmet County
- Phone
- (231) 526-2161
- ZIP code
- 49740 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 72.2 (60% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Emmet County Medical Care Facility
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.14 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.62 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.93 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.22 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.1 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | 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 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. F0571 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-04-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| County of Emmet (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ashley, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blanchard, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Emmet (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cordova, Manuel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hansen, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lively, Craig (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ashley, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Becker, Sherry (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?
Bay Bluffs-Emmet 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 Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 72 residents per day.
Has Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?
(231) 526-2161. The facility is located at 750 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.