Tuscola County Medical Care Facility — Nursing Home in Caro, MI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 159 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 134.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 235089 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.74 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.07 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 12, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 12, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level E)Corrected — January 16, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — January 16, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — January 16, 2026
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)Corrected — January 16, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — January 16, 2026
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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 — January 16, 2026
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Level F)Corrected — January 16, 2026
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility is a 159-bed nursing home in Caro, Michigan. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident day, above the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Higher-than-average nurse staffing suggests the facility has more hands on deck to support residents' needs. It would be worth asking how the facility has corrected the recent inspection findings related to wound care, respiratory and dialysis support, mobility/ROM, and residents' dignity and rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuscola County Medical Care Facility Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Tuscola County Medical Care Facility's CMS star rating?
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility?
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility reports 5.73848 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Tuscola County Medical Care Facility had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Tuscola County Medical Care Facility had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Tuscola County Medical Care Facility have?
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility has 159 certified beds.
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.