Jackson County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home Facility
524 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a senior care community located in Jackson, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Jackson area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (517) 782-8500.
With 194 beds, Jackson County Medical Care Facility is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Jackson average about 21 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 93% 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. That is above the Jackson average of roughly 84%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Jackson average about 2.7 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 April 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Jackson average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 24%.
The community is located in Jackson County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 20 problems at Jackson County Medical Care Facility. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $68,744. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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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 Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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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.
Jackson County Medical Care Facility offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 194
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.4
- Annual staff turnover 24%
- Last health inspection April 2026
Resident & family reviews
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