The Carriage House Of Bay City
Nursing Home Facility
2394 Midland Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
The Carriage House Of Bay City is a senior care community located in Bay City, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Bay City area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (989) 684-2303.
Operated by Preferred Care, which runs 8 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, The Carriage House Of Bay City is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Bay City average about 15 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 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Bay City average about 2.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.
The community is located in Bay County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 34 problems at The Carriage House Of Bay City. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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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, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide 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.
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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 appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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.
The Carriage House Of Bay City offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 46%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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