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92/100Eaton County Medical Care Facility Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Charlotte, Michigan)
530 W Beech Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Phone: 5175432940
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
142
Avg Residents/Day
126.8
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Eaton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Michigan Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.95 | 0.78 | +0.17 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 6.24 | 4.03 | +2.21 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 3.6/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 37.2% | 44.6% | - |
Health Citation History
21 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-13 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-13 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-13 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-09 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2023-11-01 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
15 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-13 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-13 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-20 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-11-01 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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