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Complaint Investigation

Sanilac Medical Care Facility

Inspection Date: August 21, 2025
Total Violations 8
Facility ID 235157
Location Sandusky, MI
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0921

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0921 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-21.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sanilac Medical Care Facility.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

📋 Inspection Summary

Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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 Sandusky, 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 Sanilac Medical Care Facility or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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