Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-04 · Fire 2024-12-04
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
MyMichigan Medical Center Sault
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $4,545 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
500 Osborn Boulevard, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
(906) 635-4460
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
51
Certified beds
Average residents
34
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.16
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.91
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.53
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
95.0%
4.2 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 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 | 5.5% |
3.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
4.1%
3.3 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% |
5.5%
3.8 pts better
|
5.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.5% |
19.6%
5.1 pts better
|
19.6%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.0% |
16.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 27.7% |
13.9%
13.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.5% |
11.7%
10.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.9%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.3% |
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.6% |
20.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.9% |
5.6%
6.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.7% |
82.8%
12.9 pts better
|
81.7%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-12 · Fire 2022-10-12
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
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 2023-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K132 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2022-11-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-11-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-11-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-11-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2022-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
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 2022-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
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 2025-04-04
G · Actual harm
2025-02-19
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 2025-03-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-31
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 2025-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-31
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 2025-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
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 2025-01-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-01-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
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 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2025-01-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
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 2023-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-11-28
C · Minimal harm
2023-10-20
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-11-28
G · Actual harm
2023-07-27
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 2023-09-04
G · Actual harm
2023-07-27
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-09-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
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 2022-11-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2022-11-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-12
F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$0
2024-12-04
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-03-03 · 32 days
32 day denial
$2,797
2023-08-28
Fine
Fine · fine $2,797
Fine
$0
2023-07-27
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-08-25 · 10 days
10 day denial
$1,748
2023-05-30
Fine
Fine · fine $1,748
Fine
Ownership
Anderson, Maxine
Corporate Director · Individual
Coates, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Garlinghouse, Joseph
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gorde, Tricia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gorde, Tricia
Corporate Director · Individual
Hunter, Samantha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kalchik, Kevin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kalchik, Kevin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Labell, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Palmer, Charles
Corporate Director · Individual
Savoie, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
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