Nursing homeActive
Bay County Medical Care Facility
564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 487329898923591161 certified beds · 94 residentsGovernment - CountyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2024
Deficiencies
26
● 0● 23● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$165,536
2 fines · 2 actions
Last survey
2026-04-29
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Michigan LARA · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-19 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-17 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-13 | Standard | 091 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Michigan LARA publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F550
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F578
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F605
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 235044-20260429-F921
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-08Record 235044-20260127-F656
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 235044-20251219-F600
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 235044-20250417-F686
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 235044-20250417-F550
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 235044-20250417-F577
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 235044-20250417-F657
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 235044-20250417-F880
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-20Record 235044-20250311-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F600
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F692
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F694
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-22Record 235044-20240313-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Civil money penalty | $116,805 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-03-11 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 29 days, from 2025-05-16 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-03-13 | Civil money penalty | $48,731 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-03-13 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 11 days, from 2024-04-11 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.32
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 0.78 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day6.39
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 3.99 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.39
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover54%
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover81%
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.0% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.3% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.9% | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 3.9% | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.9% | 19.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Of Bay Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Ahmed, Tazeen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weidman, Kyle Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ahmed, Tazeen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccarthy, Jacqueline Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccarthy, Jacqueline Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weidman, Kyle Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weidman, Kyle Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Michigan.
No county cost figures on file for Bay.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Bay City | 4.0 mi | 2025-06-26 | 0180 |
| Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center Bay City | 6.2 mi | 2026-03-12 | 0290 |
| Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Bay City | 7.8 mi | 2026-05-13 | 1312 |
| Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities Bay City | 9.1 mi | 2026-05-11 | 0267 |
| Huron Woods Nursing Center Kawkawlin | 10.1 mi | 2026-05-27 | 0282 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |