nursing home in Charlotte, MI
Eaton County Medical Care Facility
530 W Beech Street, Charlotte, MI 48813 · (517) 543-2940
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Eaton County Medical Care Facility at a glance
Eaton County Medical Care Facility is a 142-bed government nursing home in Charlotte, Michigan (Eaton 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 6.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 13, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 142
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Eaton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235027
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) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.31 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.90 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.21 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.33 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24.2% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 51 | 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 | 142 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 125 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.8% | 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) | 2.7% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.1% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.9% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.2% | 12% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.4% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 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) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.2% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 23, 2026 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0251 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0379 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| December 20, 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 January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | 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 January 27, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| August 9, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| November 1, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| November 1, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 1, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0917 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 1, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 1, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 1, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 1, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 1, 2023 Complaint | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EATON COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| RICHARD, MARTHA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2004 |
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- Abuse citation
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eaton County Medical Care Facility's rating?
Eaton 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 Eaton County Medical Care Facility receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Eaton 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 Eaton County Medical Care Facility?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Eaton County Medical Care Facility and how do I contact it?
Eaton County Medical Care Facility is at 530 W Beech Street, Charlotte, MI 48813. Phone: (517) 543-2940.
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.