Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-10 · Fire 2024-12-10
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (8 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Hillsdale, MI
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $145,217 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
140 W Mechanic Street, Hillsdale, MI
(517) 439-9341
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
170
Certified beds
Average residents
134
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1970-04-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.95
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.45
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.44
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
8%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.7
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.0% |
95.0%
4 pts better
|
93.4%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
3.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.0% |
4.1%
0.1 pts better
|
11.4%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.4% |
5.5%
0.1 pts better
|
5.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.0% |
19.6%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.0% |
16.5%
1.5 pts better
|
16.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.4% |
0.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.6% |
13.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.2% |
11.7%
6.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.4% |
0.9%
4.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.9% |
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.5% |
20.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
5.6%
0.5 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.8% |
82.8%
9 pts better
|
81.7%
10.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.3% |
11.5%
3.2 pts better
|
12.0%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.3%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.0% |
79.5%
7.5 pts better
|
79.7%
7.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.7% |
24.2%
4.5 pts better
|
23.9%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-04 · Fire 2023-10-04
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-12-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-10-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-09-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-09-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-10-02
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-30
G · Actual harm
2025-10-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-02
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-02
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-02
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-15
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-15
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-08
G · Actual harm
2024-12-10
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-01-09
H · Actual harm
2024-04-22
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-17
G · Actual harm
2023-10-04
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-10-20
B · Minimal harm
2023-10-04
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-09-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-09-30
B · Minimal harm
2022-08-31
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-09-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$64,227
2024-12-10
Fine
Fine · fine $64,227
Fine
$0
2024-12-10
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-01-03 · 10 days
10 day denial
$80,990
2024-04-22
Fine
Fine · fine $80,990
Fine
Ownership
County Of Hillsdale
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Esterline, Terry
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Esterline, Terry
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Kimball, Lawrence
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Munson, Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
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