Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
11 citations recorded*CMS
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.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0781GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F921 - Other Environmental Conditions
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 12, 2025 survey of Tuscola County Medical Care Facility?
This was a inspection survey of Tuscola County Medical Care Facility on December 12, 2025. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility on December 12, 2025?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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