Cass County Medical Care Facility
23770 Hospital St · Cassopolis, MI · 49031 · 2692284000
80 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $15,593 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 22, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 22, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
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.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $7,796 |
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $7,797 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235352 · certified since October 8, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.