Sanilac Medical Care Facility
Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, MI — inspection on August 21, 2025.
Found 8 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.
Inspection Findings
and get my own drinks. CNA I was asked if Resident #40 overheard the abuse and CNA I stated, yes and had to provide reassurance of everyone needs to get along to the resident. CNA I called the Director of Nursing (DON) and alerted of the verbal abuse towards Resident #40 by CNA H . On 8/20/2025, at 10:34 AM, a phone interview was conducted with CNA H regarding the verbal abuse allegation towards Resident #40. CNA H was asked if they called Resident #40 a dumb ass and CNA H stated, they were going to help with a Hoyer lift and the resident said I couldn't help her and that Resident #40 told CNA I they didn't want me to care for her because I was mean to her grandma.
She's not right. A week ago, she tried to stab me with a pen.
She isn't cognitive. CNA H was asked if they called the resident crazy and CNA H stated, I did not call her crazy. CNA H was asked to explain what happened next and CNA H stated, the resident was on the toilet and they left to the dining room where they were putting meal trays on the cart. CNA H admitted to venting loudly and did admit saying this is some dumb shit. CNA H was asked if there were residents in the dining room and CNA H stated, yes, but they had their back to the residents, was approximately 10 feet away and didn't use resident names. CNA H was asked why they would be accused of verbal abuse and CNA H stated, the nurse has it out for them and that they did not swear in Resident #40's room, that was crazy and further stated, they knew venting in the dining room was wrong and they did not do what they are being accused of.
Facility ID:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.