Bay Bluffs-Emmet Co Med Care Facility
Nursing Home Facility
750 E Main, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Bay Bluffs-Emmet Co Med Care Facility is a senior care community located in Harbor Springs, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Harbor Springs area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (231) 526-2161.
With 120 beds, Bay Bluffs-Emmet Co Med Care Facility is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Emmet County average about 30 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 60% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Emmet County average about 3.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 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 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Emmet County average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.
The community is located in Emmet County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Bay Bluffs-Emmet Co Med Care Facility. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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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, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
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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
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, 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, 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
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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.
Bay Bluffs-Emmet Co Med Care Facility offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 60%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 26%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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