nursing home in Hart, MI
Oceana County Medical Care Facility
701 East Main Street, Hart, MI 49420 · (231) 873-6601
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Oceana County Medical Care Facility at a glance
Oceana County Medical Care Facility is a 115-bed government nursing home in Hart, Michigan (Oceana County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 17, 2025) found 6 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.9% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 115
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Oceana County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235002
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.05 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.30 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.11 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 5 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 115 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 97 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.7% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.1% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.5% | 12% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.4% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2026 |
| July 15, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2026 |
| July 15, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2026 |
| July 15, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2026 |
| July 17, 2025 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Standard | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 7, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| June 29, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 28, 2023 |
| June 29, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 28, 2023 |
| June 29, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 21, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCEANA COUNTY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1967 |
| CHOPONIS, SALLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2026 |
| DE LOS SANTOS-SANTIAGO, AMANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2020 |
| FRINKLE, ERYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2025 |
| LANGE, AMANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2014 |
| LEONE, CYNTHIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2020 |
| OCEANA COUNTY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2026 |
| OCHS, CYNTHIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1995 |
| RAMIREZ, GINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2025 |
| STICKNEY, MELANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2021 |
| STOKES, LYNDIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| TAYLOR, EVELINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2022 |
| TROYER, DARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| WOOD, JACK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2020 |
| DANES, DALE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| EAST, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2025 |
| VANSICKLE, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2014 |
| CHOPONIS, SALLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2026 |
| DE LOS SANTOS-SANTIAGO, AMANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2020 |
| FRINKLE, ERYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2022 |
| LANGE, AMANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2014 |
| LEONE, CYNTHIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2020 |
| OCEANA COUNTY Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| OCHS, CYNTHIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1995 |
| RAMIREZ, GINA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2025 |
| STICKNEY, MELANIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2012 |
| STOKES, LYNDIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| TAYLOR, EVELINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2022 |
| TROYER, DARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| WOOD, JACK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oceana County Medical Care Facility's rating?
Oceana County Medical Care Facility has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Oceana County Medical Care Facility receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Oceana County Medical Care Facility accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Oceana County Medical Care Facility?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Oceana County Medical Care Facility and how do I contact it?
Oceana County Medical Care Facility is at 701 East Main Street, Hart, MI 49420. Phone: (231) 873-6601.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.