Ingham County Medical Care Facility
3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, MI 48864
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How Ingham County Medical Care Facility Compares
Ingham County Medical Care Facility is a 236-bed government-owned nursing facility in Okemos, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above 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 (7.6%) is above the Michigan average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 236 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Okemos, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (35% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — worse 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 Ingham County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ingham County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Okemos.
How is Ingham 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 is Ingham County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.2% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ingham County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Ingham County Medical Care Facility's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 236 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 Ingham County Medical Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Ingham County Medical Care Facility lag behind other Okemos options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Okemos
Okemos sits in Ingham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 39,551 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 32.4 years
- Median household income
- $55,253
- Median home value
- $143,900
Demographics for Ingham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Okemos.
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