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Complaint Investigation

Oakview Medical Care Facility

February 24, 2026 · Ludington, MI · 1000 Diana Street
Citations 3
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 96
Provider ID 235072
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Oakview Medical Care Facility
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Inspection Summary

Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington, MI — inspection on February 24, 2026.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0609
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Administrator. (1) Staff Reporting.

All allegations or suspected abuse must be reported immediately to

prohibited act must immediately comply with all applicable regulations and report the incident to the

Affairs ([NAME]), Bureau of Community & Health Systems (BCHS).

Refer External Reporting Procedures at Section 2.E for detailed requirements.

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Oakview Medical Care Facility 1000 Diana Street Ludington, MI 49431

approval.(3) Witness Statements.

Interview all relevant witnesses and staff and document each

Preservation.

Carefully handle any evidence that may be relevant to a criminal investigation.

Staff

and that of external authorities.

This requirement is especially critical in cases of alleged or suspected sexual abuse.

Examples of evidence tampering include, but are not limited to, washing linens or clothing, altering or destroying documentation, or bathing or otherwise cleaning the resident before a medical examination (including a rape kit, when applicable).

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Oakview Medical Care Facility 1000 Diana Street Ludington, MI 49431

Review of a Fall Prevention Program policy last revised on 12/13/24 revealed: It is the policy of this facility to provide an environment that is free from accident hazards over which the facility has control, and provides supervision and assistive devices to each resident to prevent avoidable accidents.

Each resident will be assessed for fall risk and will receive care and services in accordance with their individualized level of risk to minimize the likelihood of falls. (1) Identify Risks.

Identification of residents at risk for falling is an ongoing process through observation of the resident and communication with staff. (3) Assessments.

Assess current interventions for effectiveness as well as initiate new interventions based on the following information related to resident falls . E (5) Mitigation & Interventions.

The Falls Committee/IDT will attempt to implement a new intervention as appropriate after each fall to reduce hazards and risks based on the RCA.

Development of interim safety measures may be necessary within the first 24 hours if interventions cannot immediately be implemented fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Ludington, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Oakview Medical Care Facility or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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