Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility — Nursing Home in Harbor Springs, MI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 64.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 235033 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.34 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.44 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — April 17, 2025
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — May 15, 2025
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Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (Level D)Corrected — May 15, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — May 15, 2025
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — May 15, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — May 15, 2025
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility is a 120-bed nursing home in Harbor Springs, Michigan. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident day, above the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in April 2025, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Strong staffing levels combined with a top overall rating suggest the facility has solid day-to-day clinical capacity and supervision. Ask what specific actions they’ve taken to address the recent inspection findings about preventing abuse and ensuring adequate supervision for resident safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility's CMS star rating?
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility?
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility reports 5.3434 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility have?
Bay Bluffs-Emmet County Medical Care Facility has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- The Villa at the Bay — 1/5 — 4.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.