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Bay County Medical Care Facility

564 West Hampton Road, ESSEXVILLE, MI, 48732
(989) 892-3591
www.baycountymcf.com
161 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

564 West Hampton Road
Essexville, MI 48732
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
161
CMS facility ID
235044
Care type
Nursing home
County
Bay
Facility name
Bay County Medical Care Facility
Street address
564 West Hampton Road
City / state / ZIP
Essexville, MI 48732
Phone
(989) 892-3591
Website
www.baycountymcf.com

About this facility — Bay County Medical Care Facility

Bay County Medical Care Facility is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Essexville, Michigan. It is licensed for 161 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Essexville and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Bay County Medical Care Facility 41 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $165,536 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - County

Registered owners & officers

County of Bay
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 1966
Ahmed, Tazeen
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Mccarthy, Jacqueline
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Weidman, Kyle
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$165,536 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-29
Nurse staffing
6.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$466 per day (≈ $14,170/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
79% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 15% private/other
Occupancy
45% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
161
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-29Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-06-05
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-03-08
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (32 citations)
2025-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-04-17Health inspection5 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0577
D · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-20
2024-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0694
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement 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 limited.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0761
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-22
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-22
2026-04-29Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-06-28
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-06-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-06-28
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-06-28
2025-04-17Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-06-14
K-0232
E · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2025-06-14
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-14
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-06-14
K-0374
F · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-06-14
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-14
2024-03-13Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2024-04-22

Federal penalties

2025-03-11Fine$116,805
2024-03-13Fine$48,731
2025-03-11Medicare payment denial — 29 days
2024-03-13Medicare payment denial — 11 days
Total fines$165,536
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 235044.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.4111 ratings on Google
★★★★★Alysia Berthiaume · 2026-04-16 · via Google

“A very close friend of the family has been at this facility a good amount of time. I can assuredly give them a five-star review not only on their facility staff, but cleanliness along with their business development Jennifer Davis quickly went the extra mile getting them additional services that assisted within his quality of life. So very thankful for the all who serve this building!”

★★★★★Charlene Raymond · 2026-05-15 · via Google

“I made the tough decision to put my dad in a care facility because his health was declining and he was beyond my capabilities to care for. He was here for just over a year and they were great with him. He could be hard to handle sometimes because he was stubborn and ornery. but they had compassion and patience for my dad every single day. I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of him …”

★★★★★Florence Parent · 2026-01-12 · via Google

“We are blessed to have our Mother, Geraldine Beson, at Bay County Medical Care Facility Nursing Home in Essexville , MI! The list of people that work at BCMCF and support the residents and their families is extensive. Our family thanks BCMCF from the bottom of our hearts! They do all this work, and allow us to come in and be her loving children! They are giving her a very long life! There are many…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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