Huron County Medical Care Facility
1116 South Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413
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How Huron County Medical Care Facility Compares
Huron County Medical Care Facility is a 112-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bad Axe, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.7%) is above the Michigan average of 14.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bad Axe, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.7% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (67% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (62% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Huron County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Huron County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Bad Axe.
What keeps Huron County Medical Care Facility's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Huron County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.7% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Huron County Medical Care Facility keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Huron County Medical Care Facility's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 112 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 Huron County Medical Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Huron County Medical Care Facility's rating advantage in Bad Axe?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bad Axe
Bad Axe sits in Huron County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.3% 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+
- 7,883 (25.3%)
- Median age
- 49.3 years
- Median household income
- $49,541
- Median home value
- $109,000
Demographics for Huron County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bad Axe.
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