Mymichigan Medical Center Sault
500 Osborn Boulevard · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 49783 · 9066354460
51 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $2,797 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 9, 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 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F 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 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 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 February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected January 17, 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 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 32 days |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| July 27, 2023 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235381 · certified since January 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.