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Eaton County Medical Care Facility is a government - county facility in Charlotte, MI with 142 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 17 deficiency records on file.

530 W Beech Street, Charlotte, MI 48813

Phone: 5175432940

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235027
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
142
Residents
125
In Hospital
No
County
Eaton
Last Inspection
Dec 20, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.00 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.12
CNA Hours
4.28
Total Nursing Hours
6.41 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.22
Nursing Turnover
36.3%
RN Turnover
23.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Eaton County Medical Care Facility

Eaton County Medical Care Facility operates 142 certified beds in Charlotte, MI with approximately 125 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 17 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 6.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.00 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Government - County" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Eaton County Medical Care Facility falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 36.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (17 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2024 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0626

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 15, 2022 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 15, 2022 Tag: 0551

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 12.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 94.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 8.7% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Eaton County Medical Care Facility?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Eaton County Medical Care Facility?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility reports 6.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.00 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 36.3%.
How many beds does Eaton County Medical Care Facility have?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility has 142 certified beds with approximately 125 residents. The facility is located at 530 W Beech Street, Charlotte, MI 48813.
Does Eaton County Medical Care Facility have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Eaton County Medical Care Facility has 17 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Eaton County Medical Care Facility received any fines or penalties?
No, Eaton County Medical Care Facility has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Eaton County Medical Care Facility?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility is classified as "Government - County" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Eaton County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Eaton County Medical Care Facility was on Dec 20, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Eaton County Medical Care Facility?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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