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Schoolcraft Medical Care: Elopement Jeopardy Violation - MI

Healthcare Facility
Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility
Manistique, MI  ·  2/5 stars

The inspection, conducted in response to a complaint, found that when the facility's door alarm sounded, staff were expected to either redirect the person to use the front lobby entrance or, if they couldn't identify who set it off, call a code and begin a headcount. The report does not indicate that process was consistently working for Resident 1, a memory care patient whose situation triggered the immediate jeopardy finding.

The resident was on antidepressant medications, receiving nonpharmacological interventions, and living in the memory care unit, with a care plan shaped in part by recommendations from a consulting service called Behavioral Care Solutions.

After inspectors made their findings, the Director of Nursing and Administrator consulted with the facility's Medical Director. He told them he had no concerns that his recommendations had gone unfollowed, and no concerns about elopement, wandering, or safety risk for any other resident.

The Medical Director's reassurances did not erase what inspectors had already documented. Immediate jeopardy had been declared. The alarm had gone off. And for at least a period of time, nobody could say with certainty who had walked toward that door.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility from 2025-10-08 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

Download the official CMS inspection PDF from Medicare.gov

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Editorial Standards & Data Disclosure

Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

Plan of correction: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to state survey agencies and those responses may not be reflected in CMS data at the time of publication. The absence of a plan of correction in our data does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken are encouraged to contact the facility directly or their state survey agency.

Corrections may have occurred: Inspection reports reflect conditions observed on the date of the survey. Facilities may have implemented corrections, staffing changes, additional training, or other remediation since the report was issued. We report what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.

Editorial process: Inspection findings are extracted from CMS source documents and synthesized using AI, reviewed for factual accuracy against the original report by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: September 23, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique, MI was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 8, 2025.

After inspectors made their findings, the Director of Nursing and Administrator consulted with the facility's Medical Director.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility?
After inspectors made their findings, the Director of Nursing and Administrator consulted with the facility's Medical Director.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Manistique, MI, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 235147.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.