Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility
140 W Mechanic Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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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 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.2%) is below the Michigan average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 170 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% 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: 14.8% — about the same as the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (26% lower).
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 Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Hillsdale.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.2% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.6% here versus 23.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility lag behind other Hillsdale options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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