Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sanilac Medical Care Facility
137 North Elk Street · Sandusky, MI 48471 · 104 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
About Sanilac Medical Care Facility
Sanilac Medical Care Facility is a nursing home in Sandusky, Michigan. Its capacity is 104 beds, above the Michigan median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Heiden Technology Solutions. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 33 citations, the most recent on February 2, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.12 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (33)
Records from June 2023 to February 2026.
February 2, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2025.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2024.
Penalties (1)
July 1, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 31, 2024, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on July 1, 2024).
Staffing
5.12 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.26 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: Heiden Technology Solutions
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Michigan.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Advertisement
Check availability and pricing at Sanilac Medical Care Facility
We'll email you Sanilac Medical Care Facility and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (810) 648-3017.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost