Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit Compares
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in St. Ignace, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.7%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.9% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.7% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (196% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1% (111% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit with other nursing homes in St. Ignace.
How is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit addressing its quality measures 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 Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.9% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.7% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 48 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around St. Ignace
St. Ignace sits in Mackinac County, where adults 65 and older make up about 28.2% 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+
- 3,035 (28.2%)
- Median age
- 53.1 years
- Median household income
- $50,058
- Median home value
- $136,100
Demographics for Mackinac County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near St. Ignace.
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