Maples Benzie County Medical Care
210 Maple Street · Frankfort, MI · 49635 · 2313529674
80 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $1,398 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $1,398 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235005 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.