Jackson County Medical Care Facility
Jackson, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235019) · 194 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $68,744 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (517) 782-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jackson County Medical Care Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Jackson County Medical Care Facility reports 5.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.5%.
Jackson County Medical Care Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $68,744.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a government (county-owned) nursing home in Jackson, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 194 beds and has an average daily population of 181.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12. This overall score is composed of four separate CMS ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $68,744.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.5% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $68,744.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 194 beds with an average daily population of 181.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Jackson County government; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 2, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5177828500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5177828500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235019?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.