Public Record
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 48
- Avg. residents per day
- 47.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 25
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2025-10-15
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Citations
25 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0807Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0346Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?
- Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in St. Ignace, MI, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 235041.
- What is the CMS rating for Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?
- Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit have?
- Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is certified for 48 beds. It serves an average of 47.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit have?
- Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit has 25 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit last inspected?
- Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit was last inspected on October 15, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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