nursing home in Fremont, MI

Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility

4465 West 48th Street, Fremont, MI 49412 · (231) 924-2020

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility at a glance

Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility is a 116-bed non-profit nursing home in Fremont, Michigan (Newaygo 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 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 3, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 30.5% per year (state average 44.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Other
Beds
116
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1967
Resident/family council
Both
County
Newaygo County
CMS Certification Number
235076

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.5 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility4.74 hrsMichigan average3.99 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.74 hrs3.99 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.67 hrs0.78 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.24 hrs2.33 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.44 hrs3.50 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)30.5%44.1%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)45.5%39.2%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility4Michigan average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)4109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)19.589.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Michigan average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$29,376$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds116104107
Average residents per day598686
Occupancy50.9%83.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.8%Michigan average3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.8%3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.6%5.1%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)6.6%14.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%1.5%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)6.1%10.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)16.3%12%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.8%5.4%5.2%Better
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)7.2%19.4%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)24.1%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)100%95.3%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Michigan average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)88.6%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 9 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 3, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 30, 2026
June 3, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 30, 2026
June 3, 2026
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 30, 2026
June 3, 2026
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 16, 2026
June 3, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 16, 2026
June 3, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 16, 2026
June 3, 2026
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 16, 2026
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 16, 2025
May 1, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 16, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 16, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 16, 2025
May 8, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 7, 2024
May 8, 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 June 7, 2024
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 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.

NameRoleShareSince
COUNTY OF NEWAYGO
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/01/1966
ALT, PHILIP
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/02/2025
GRAY, PATRICIA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/25/2025
SOLAREWICZ, KRYSTYNA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/27/2025
GRAY, PATRICIA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/09/2024
MERCER, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2015
ALT, PHILIP
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/02/2025
GRAY, PATRICIA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/25/2025
SOLAREWICZ, KRYSTYNA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
UPDIKE, KIMBERLY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility's rating?

Newaygo Co 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 Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Newaygo Co 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 Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility?

It is non profit - other. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility and how do I contact it?

Newaygo Co Medical Care Facility is at 4465 West 48th Street, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: (231) 924-2020.

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.