Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Essexville, Michigan
0 of 1 nursing homes in Essexville (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Michigan statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
161
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$278,579 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
86 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Essexville, Michigan, is poor, with only one facility, Bay County Medical Care Facility, holding a 3-star rating. Families should be aware that this facility has incurred $278,579 in fines, highlighting the need for careful consideration when choosing care options.
The other 1 Essexville facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $278K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $278,579
Questions Essexville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Essexville's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Essexville facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Essexville avg is 86 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Essexville facilities average 29.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Essexville at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
- $278K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $278K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 11.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 0% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 100% government
- 29.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Essexville, MI are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Essexville (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Essexville?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Essexville has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Essexville "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Essexville?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.