Nursing home

Sanilac Medical Care Facility

137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI, 48471

Ownership type: Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Sanilac Medical Care Facility, with 33 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
104
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Sanilac Co. avg 3.67Michigan avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Sanilac Co. avg: 3.67. Michigan avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

33
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
92023
152024
82025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 13 days total · Jul 1, 2024
  1. Jul 1, 202413 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)15.69%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.02%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.9%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Sanilac County5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Buttar, NickOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Caringi, HeatherOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dunsmore-Ganley, RachelOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Johnson, TammiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Laba, TeriOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Miller, LindseyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Miller, NicoleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Powell, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sherman, CariOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sanilac CountyADP OF THE SNF
Buttar, NickADP OF THE SNF
Caringi, HeatherADP OF THE SNF
Dunsmore-Ganley, RachelADP OF THE SNF
Johnson, TammiADP OF THE SNF
Laba, TeriADP OF THE SNF
Miller, LindseyADP OF THE SNF
Miller, NicoleADP OF THE SNF
Sherman, CariADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Sanilac County.

137 North Elk Street, Sandusky
Sanilac County · MI · 48471
104 certified beds43.4237, -82.8300

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Oceana County Medical Care Facility
CCN 235002
Hart, MI555Not shown$0
Manistee County Medical Care Facility
CCN 235003
Manistee, MI555Not shown$0
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Muskegon
CCN 235004
Muskegon, MI223Not shown$0
Maples Benzie County Medical Care
CCN 235005
Frankfort, MI535Not shown$1,398
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital LTCU
CCN 235006
Gaylord, MI444Not shown$0
Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility
CCN 235008
Coldwater, MI545Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sanilac Medical Care Facility's CMS rating?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Sanilac Medical Care Facility located?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility is located at 137 North Elk Street, Sandusky, MI, 48471 in Sanilac County, and CMS lists 104 certified beds.

Does Sanilac Medical Care Facility have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Sanilac Medical Care Facility over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Sanilac Medical Care Facility's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Sanilac Medical Care Facility's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.67 across 3 facilities in Sanilac County, and 3.17 across Michigan. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Sanilac Medical Care Facility's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Sanilac Medical Care Facility's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
235157
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
104
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 33 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 2, 20260684DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceNot available
Aug 21, 20250645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250725EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250921FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2025
Jul 1, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240758DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240552DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240881DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240658EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240686GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jul 1, 20240689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2024
Jun 28, 20230550EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 18, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 33 citations.

How to verify this data

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