Huron County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home Facility
1116 S Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Huron County Medical Care Facility is a senior care community located in Bad Axe, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Bad Axe area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (989) 269-6425.
With 112 beds, Huron County Medical Care Facility is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Bad Axe average about 37 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 63% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Bad Axe average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Bad Axe average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.
The community is located in Huron County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Huron County Medical Care Facility. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Huron County Medical Care Facility offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 112
- Occupancy 63%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.6
- Annual staff turnover 36%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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