Bay County Medical Care Facility
564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Bay County Medical Care Facility Compares
Bay County Medical Care Facility is a 161-bed government-owned nursing facility in Essexville, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Michigan average of 3.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 161 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.9% — better than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Essexville
Essexville sits in Bay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 20,944 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $48,290
- Median home value
- $106,400
Demographics for Bay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Essexville.
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