Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Below average in MI · Below recommended RN staffing · $63,492 in fines · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
This facility maintains a strong reputation for compassionate, high-quality care and a clean environment. Families should feel confident in the staff's ability to provide empathetic support, though as with any facility, it is always recommended to schedule a tour to observe daily interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews analyzed“Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility is consistently praised for its compassionate and empathetic staff who treat residents like family. Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness and the team's dedication to providing high-quality care, particularly during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and empathetic nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Supportive environment for families
- High level of professional competence
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard such wonderful things about how compassionate and empathetic the nursing staff is here; how do you foster that culture of care among your team?
- 2Since the facility is so well-maintained and clean, what is your routine for ensuring the resident rooms and common areas stay at that high standard?
- 3What is your protocol for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 4We noticed the facility is very supportive of families; how often are we able to visit and how do you keep us updated on our loved one's well-being?
- 5With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that every resident receives personalized attention and timely assistance with their daily needs?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have in place to keep the residents engaged and active within the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“These are some of the most competent, caring, and empathetic caregivers I’ve ever seen in a care facility.”
“The kind, caring and compassionate individuals at Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility povided excellent care for my friend during the final 3 years of his wonderful life”
“They are such caring people. They will go out of their way to help not just their patients but, their families.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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
Families have filed complaints that led to deficiencies, including serious issues with protecting residents from abuse and ensuring proper reporting of incidents. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, infection control, and accident prevention that persist across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining basic safety standards despite reported corrections.
Oct 8, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 9, 2025Routine6
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Aug 19, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Feb 14, 2024Routine9
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Feb 14, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Feb 2, 2023Routine14
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 9, 2025
$63,492
Payment Denial
Jan 9, 2025
12-day denial
Payment Denial
Feb 14, 2024
7-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Schoolcraft County
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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