Bay County Medical Care Facility is a 3-star (average) rated 161-bed nursing home in Essexville, Michigan. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has above-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

bay county medical care facility

564 West Hampton Road · Essexville, MI 48732
3
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
2 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
1.32
Total Nurse Hours/Day
6.26
RN Turnover
22.7%
Total Staff Turnover
26.1%
Facility Info
Beds
161
Avg. Residents/Day
90
Ownership
Government - County
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
3
Total Fines
$165,536
Number of Penalties
4

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
March 2025 Fine $116,805
March 2025 Payment Denial
March 2024 Fine $48,731
March 2024 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Bay County Medical Care Facility?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Bay County Medical Care Facility been fined or penalized?
Yes, Bay County Medical Care Facility has 4 penalty record(s) on file totaling $165,536.
How many deficiencies does Bay County Medical Care Facility have?
Bay County Medical Care Facility has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Bay County Medical Care Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Bay County Medical Care Facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Bay County Medical Care Facility compare to other nursing homes in Essexville?
Visit our Essexville, Michigan nursing homes page to see how Bay County Medical Care Facility ranks against other facilities in the area.