Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility
140 W Mechanic Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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How Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility Compares
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility is a 170-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hillsdale, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (18.1%) is below the Michigan average of 24.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 170 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hillsdale, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — better than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Michigan average of 3.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.1% — better 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 Hillsdale
Hillsdale sits in Hillsdale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% 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+
- 8,920 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $51,535
- Median home value
- $131,800
Demographics for Hillsdale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hillsdale.
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