Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, MI was fined $165,536 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Bay County Medical Care Facility (Essexville, MI) — $165,536 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, MI was fined $165,536 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.