Iosco County Medical Care Facility
1201 Harris Avenue, Tawas City, MI 48763
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How Iosco County Medical Care Facility Compares
Iosco County Medical Care Facility is a 78-bed government-owned nursing facility in Tawas City, 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 (6.6%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 78 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tawas City, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.4% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (124% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — about the same as the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (25% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Iosco County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Iosco County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Tawas City.
How is Iosco 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 Iosco County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.6% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Iosco County Medical Care Facility keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.8% here versus 23.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Iosco County Medical Care Facility's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 78 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 Iosco County Medical Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Iosco County Medical Care Facility lag behind other Tawas City options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Tawas City
Tawas City sits in Iosco County, where adults 65 and older make up about 29.6% 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+
- 7,454 (29.6%)
- Median age
- 52.9 years
- Median household income
- $42,628
- Median home value
- $98,200
Demographics for Iosco County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tawas City.
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