Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities

Nursing Home · Bay City, MI

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number235635

Contact & location

6700 Westside Saginaw Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Bay County
Phone
(989) 667-9800
ZIP code
48706 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
55.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Wood Care Viii INC
Chain
Symphony Care Network (7 facilities, avg 1.7★)
Medicare certified since
October 25, 2007
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.81 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.73 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.03 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.04 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.42 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
63.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
61.5 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
43 health · 15 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-11 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-04-22
2025-12-18 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-18 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-08-07 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-18
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-07 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-07-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-13 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-06-13 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-05-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-02
2025-03-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-04 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-01-21 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-01-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-13
2024-07-17 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 2024-08-13
2024-07-17 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-13
2024-07-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-13
2024-07-17 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-13
2024-07-17 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-13
2024-07-17 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 2024-08-13
2024-05-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-18
2024-02-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-03-09
2024-02-14 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-09
2023-07-21 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
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 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 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 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 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-07-21 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-25

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Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $134,784 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-07-24Payment Denial28 days payment denial
2025-07-24Fine$54,100
2025-05-08Fine$38,961
2024-02-14Fine$41,723

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Symphony of Michigan Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Benoit Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 20%
Calumet South LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 5%
Fairhome Trust Uad 12312012 (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 20%
Gzlt Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10%
Krupp, Ari (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10%
Senderowicz, Yossi (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 5%
Willow Delta Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 15%
Hartman, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Krupp, Ari (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hartman, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Krupp, Ari (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McGourty, Diane (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities?

Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities has a 1-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 Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.

Has Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $134,784 in the last three years.

Who owns Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities?

It is part of Symphony Care Network and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities?

(989) 667-9800. The facility is located at 6700 Westside Saginaw Road, Bay City, MI 48706.

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