Tuscola County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home · Caro, MI
CMS certification number235089
Contact & location
1285 Cleaver RoadCaro, MI 48723
Tuscola County
- Phone
- (989) 673-4117
- ZIP code
- 48723 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 159
- Residents per day
- 135.3 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Medicare certified since
- January 16, 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
- 5.95 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.00 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.87 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.12 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 20.0 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 8 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | 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 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | 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 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-10-17 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-14 |
| 2023-10-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-27 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-27 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Aqil, Arshad (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huizar, Candi (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDaniel, Jimmy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Palmer, Mandy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rabideau, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tuscola County (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boulton, Alissa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dewald, Cheryl (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Sue Ann (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aqil, Arshad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huizar, Candi (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDaniel, Jimmy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Palmer, Mandy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rabideau, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Root, Margaret (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Tuscola County Medical Care Facility?
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility has a 5-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 Tuscola County Medical Care Facility have?
It has 159 certified beds and cares for about 135 residents per day.
Has Tuscola 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 Tuscola County Medical Care Facility?
(989) 673-4117. The facility is located at 1285 Cleaver Road, Caro, MI 48723.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.