Sanilac Medical Care Facility
137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI 48471
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Sanilac Medical Care Facility Compares
Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a 104-bed government-owned nursing facility in Sandusky, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (15.5%) is below the Michigan average of 23.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 104 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (29% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (25% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.5% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (35% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sanilac Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sanilac Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Sandusky.
What keeps Sanilac Medical Care Facility's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Sanilac Medical Care Facility keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sanilac Medical Care Facility keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.8% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sanilac Medical Care Facility?
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 Sanilac Medical Care Facility?
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 Sandusky
Sandusky sits in Sanilac County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% 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+
- 8,857 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.4 years
- Median household income
- $49,852
- Median home value
- $121,500
Demographics for Sanilac County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sandusky.
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