Bay County Medical Care Facility
564 West Hampton Road, Essexville, MI 48732
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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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 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Michigan average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 161 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.8% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (40% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
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 September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bay County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bay County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Essexville.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Bay County Medical Care Facility, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Bay County Medical Care Facility addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Bay County Medical Care Facility keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.8% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Bay County Medical Care Facility keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Bay County Medical Care Facility's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 161 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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