Huron County Medical Care Facility
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and dedicated nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 7 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and active social environment, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. Since all available reviews are positive, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand to ensure it aligns with your loved one's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Huron County Medical Care Facility is consistently praised for its compassionate and dedicated staff who treat residents like family. Families highlight the facility's strong activities department and the genuine care provided by employees across all departments, including therapy, cleaning, and dining services.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
- Engaging activities department
- High-quality therapy services
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the high staffing rating, how does your team ensure that the high level of personal attention mentioned by families is maintained throughout the day and night?
- 2I noticed there were some recent health inspection findings; could you walk me through the steps you have taken to address those specific areas and improve your processes?
- 3The activities department receives such high praise in your community; what are some of the most popular social programs or events that residents look forward to each week?
- 4With your 5-star staffing rating, how do you foster that compassionate, 'family-like' atmosphere that so many visitors have noted in their feedback?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is the protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals, and how do you keep family members informed during those transitions?
- 6How do your therapy services integrate with the daily care plan to help residents maintain their independence and mobility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff here are amazing! They treated my grandma like family. ... My grandma loved the atmosphere and the staff, and especially the activities department.”
“Very caring and compassionate. My Dad actually enjoyed being here because of the attention the staff provided. He was treated better than expected.”
“The staff on second floor, therapy, cleaning staff, even laundry and the cooks were some of the kindest people I have ever known. Their dedication to each patient could be seen on all the smiling faces of each resident.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has serious ongoing concerns with families filing complaints about abuse protection and resident rights violations that persist across recent surveys. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, care planning, and infection control, with sprinkler system deficiencies appearing in multiple inspections from 2023-2025. While the facility has provided correction dates for all deficiencies, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas and the fact that 9 of 42 total deficiencies were complaint-triggered suggest systemic issues requiring careful evaluation before placement.
Jul 17, 2025Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jul 1, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jan 9, 2025Complaint2
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Jul 10, 2024Routine12
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Jul 10, 2024Complaint3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Jun 30, 2023Routine14
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Huron County Medical Care Facility
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Huron County Building Office of Treasurer
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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7 reviews from families & visitors
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