nursing home in St. Ignace, MI
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781 · (906) 643-0462
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit at a glance
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a 48-bed non-profit nursing home in St. Ignace, Michigan (Mackinac 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 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 29, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.3% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 48
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mackinac County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235041
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) | 2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 4.27 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.97 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.88 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.99 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.3% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.4% | 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) | 7 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 40 | 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 | 48 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 48 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 99% | 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) | 8.7% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 10.8% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| 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) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.9% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.2% | 12% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.1% | 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% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.4% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.2% | 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) | 98.9% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0807 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 26, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 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 July 25, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 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 July 25, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | 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 July 25, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2024 |
| July 21, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 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 11, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 11, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 11, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUHR, LAUREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| CHEESEMAN, KAREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2017 |
| MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2008 |
| MOFFAT, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| ANDERSON, JASON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2008 |
| AUTORE, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2008 |
| BROWN, PRENTISS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2013 |
| BUHR, LAUREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| CHEESEMAN, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2017 |
| DOUD, MARGARET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2008 |
| ELMBLAD, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2015 |
| MASSAWAY, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2015 |
| MCELROY, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2013 |
| NORTH, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2013 |
| SHANNON, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2008 |
| SMITH, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2008 |
| STRICH, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| CHEESEMAN, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2017 |
| MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| MOFFAT, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit's rating?
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit 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 Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit 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 Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?
It is non profit - other. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit and how do I contact it?
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is at 1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781. Phone: (906) 643-0462.
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.