Maples Benzie County Medical Care
210 Maple Street, Frankfort, MI 49635
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How Maples Benzie County Medical Care Compares
Maples Benzie County Medical Care is a 80-bed government-owned nursing facility in Frankfort, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.0%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Frankfort, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (171% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.5% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (48% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Maples Benzie County Medical Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Maples Benzie County Medical Care with other nursing homes in Frankfort.
What keeps Maples Benzie County Medical Care's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Maples Benzie County Medical Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.0% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Maples Benzie County Medical Care keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 12.5% here versus 23.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Maples Benzie County Medical Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Maples Benzie County Medical Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Maples Benzie County Medical Care lag behind other Frankfort options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Frankfort
Frankfort sits in Benzie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,650 (26.3%)
- Median age
- 50.1 years
- Median household income
- $64,257
- Median home value
- $195,400
Demographics for Benzie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Frankfort.
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