Tuscola County Medical Care Facility
Caro, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235089) · 159 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 673-4117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility reports 5.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.5%.
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. The data provided do not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Caro, Michigan, certified since January 1967 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 159 beds and reports an average daily census of 135.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. This overall score is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.95 per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
CMS data provided here do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is built from CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.95 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and turnover of 24.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 159 beds with an average daily census of 135.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Tuscola County (government - county ownership); the data provided do not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 16, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided do not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9896734117 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided do not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9896734117 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235089?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.