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Bay County Medical Care Facility

564 West Hampton Road

4.4(110 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
161
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, County
Certified beds
161
Dialysis care
On-site dialysis services for residents
Operator
Operated by Bay County government health department
Appointment support
Staff coordinate residents' medical appointment transportation

What Families Think

Family reviews of Bay County Medical Care Facility are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting attentive nursing, CNA, and activities staff who know residents personally. Reviewers repeatedly praise the food quality, rehabilitation support, and the sense that the facility feels like home despite being a skilled nursing setting.

The Good

  • Staff across nursing, CNA, and activities praised as caring
  • Food described as tasty and home-cooked with variety
  • Active daily programs keep residents engaged and moving
  • Rehabilitation staff helped residents regain mobility after surgery
  • Business office helped secure additional services for a resident
  • Cleanliness of the facility noted by a reviewer

The Bad

  • One report of lost personal belongings with no compensation offered
  • One reviewer noted dismay over a staff member leaving after short tenure
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bay County Medical Care Facility is a senior living community in Essexville, Michigan offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 110 reviews.

About Bay County Medical Care Facility

Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, Michigan is a skilled nursing facility providing 24-hour skilled nursing care, on-site dialysis services, and rehabilitation services. The community serves long-term care residents, dialysis patients, and those in short-term rehabilitation programs.

Care at the facility emphasizes personalized, comprehensive service designed to support activity, independence, and well-being. The community is committed to knowing residents by name and understanding their individual interests and needs. Clinical performance and compassionate care are core to the facility's daily operations.

Daily life at Bay County Medical Care Facility centers on choice, connection, and comfort. Residents have access to enriching daily programs and activities, as well as community outings, allowing them to shape their days according to their preferences. The facility is designed to feel like home while combining skilled medical care with the warmth of its team.

The community hosts a variety of fun and meaningful events throughout the year that bring together residents, staff, families, and the broader Bay County community. The facility operates under the County of Bay and the Bay County Department of Health and Human Services, maintaining standards rooted in dignity, respect, open communication, and empathy.

Types of Care at Bay County Medical Care Facility

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Bay County Medical Care Facility

4.4overall · 110 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (110)

Charlene Raymond

May 2026

via Google

I made the tough decision to put my dad in a care facility because his health was declining and he was beyond my capabilities to care for. He was here for just over a year and they were great with him. He could be hard to handle sometimes because he was stubborn and ornery. but they had compassion and patience for my dad every single day. I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of him at the end and for his time here in the facility. It was a hard time for me as he was passing and I'm my dads daughter and once or twice I was emotional and more attitude then called for and I appologize for that. I'm grateful for all of the care staff on the 2nd floor and the entire building for everything they did for him and me. Thank you.

Alysia Berthiaume

Apr 2026

via Google

A very close friend of the family has been at this facility a good amount of time. I can assuredly give them a five-star review not only on their facility staff, but cleanliness along with their business development Jennifer Davis quickly went the extra mile getting them additional services that assisted within his quality of life. So very thankful for the all who serve this building!

Florence Parent

Jan 2026

via Google

We are blessed to have our Mother, Geraldine Beson, at Bay County Medical Care Facility Nursing Home in Essexville , MI! The list of people that work at BCMCF and support the residents and their families is extensive. Our family thanks BCMCF from the bottom of our hearts! They do all this work, and allow us to come in and be her loving children! They are giving her a very long life! There are many diligent and caring chiefs (CEO, CNO, CFO...) and staff that keep "Mom's home," a loving and safe place to be. It allows us to be her children! *Receptionists: Issebella, Alecia, Lydia, Hannah, Deb, Selena, Amanda, it ALL starts with your friendly and caring greeting. You are BCMCFs! The CEO, Kyle Weidman's door is always open. He is friendly and outwardly asking how things are going. Sarah Griffor, the CNO, has her finger on the pulse and keeps the nursing standard very high. Jackie McCarthy, the CFO, keeps the facility running well and watches out for Mom too! It is reassuring to have all these caring people at the front end. *Chefs & Cooks in the Kitchen: Rocky and Sharon, Tiffany and Lori. You are dedicated and talented chefs and kitchen staff! You offer so many options! *Amazing Skilled Nurses: Shannon, Becca, Lisa, Jim, Mike, Becky, Lucil, and so many more ... Christina & Chris, you keep an eye on her, her oxygen, blood sugars, medicines, energy. You call with any change in orders from the doctor, keeping me updated. You listen to my cares and concerns for our Mother and you advocate for her as well. You are caring and meticulous! You keep her alive and kicking! Thank you for every day that you care for her and all the others who don't have strong family advocates or are unable to be there in person. You are people of integrity, and you are kind in dealing with our Mom and us! *Director of Activities, Cheylo Linzner, and her cheerful, encouraging, and loving, Activity Staff, Kendra, Lori, Sara, Brooke, Naomi, Mel, Tammy, and Pam, keep Mom and others alive and give them a reason to get up in the morning and to live another day! You are the reason that she doesn't go back to her room after lunch and get in bed and sleep all day. Puzzles, bingo, playing cards, talking to people, movies, styling her hair and painting her nails, she loves it all! You are caring and attentive staff! *Maintenance Staff: You are all so hard working and eager to please the residents and their families! Whether it's hanging a picture, moving the "hot air balloon" closer to her outside window, or finding an extension cord for my amplifier. *COMPASSIONATE and LOVING CNA’s: We love you all, Angela, Amanda, Kaitlyn, Kiera, so many others, two at a time, you are the heart and soul of BCMCF! Your work is the most unseen, less desirable to most, most back breaking, and ... THE MOST REWARDING! You are beautiful people who love on our Mother and care for her with dignity, making her feel safe and with her dignity intact. *Restorative Care: Jennifer Ronk and her dedicated team, Kimmy, Kim, and Tina, keep Mom moving, keeping that delicate balance of when she wants to and when she doesn't. Helping Mom get her steps will help her achieve her goal of living to 100! She loves batting the balloon with the pool noodle which motivates her to move her arms that are ridden with arthritis. *Social Worker, Jodi Dufort, you make sure that Mom is happy and loving life, and that she has everything she needs. You are a very good listener and observer. Your profession is very respected and often time overlooked! Mental health is of utmost importance! *Ward Clerk, Holly Harvey, professionally and cheerfully schedules all Mom's medical appts and transportation, and coordinate and communicate all the appts with me. “May God bless each of you in his abundance each and every day! May you know you are doing a beautiful job caring for our Mother in such beautiful ways that we could never do without you! Thank you! May Jesus pour his grace upon you and may he give you all that you need! We ask this in Your holy and precious name. Amen.”

me myself

Apr 2025

via Google

My aunt is a resident of this place. She feels like it's her home. She loves the staff & has expressed dismay with only 1 short live member in her near year here. They listen to the residents & try to help make it feel inviting, my aunt loves the food. The choices are very good with most items tasting like true home made food. Keep of the good job.

Julie Marie Roth

Feb 2025

via Google

I'm here for a long time rehabilitation I had a serious operation that put me back to being like a baby starting over so I have to learn how to walk I have to learn how to do everything all over again and they're very caring and very attentive my only con would be that they lost two very very nice t-shirts of mine from Sunshine sisters tie dyes that say be kind and they haven't offered me any compensation for them and that's very very upsetting they were kind of costly shirts but other than that everything else is going really really well. I would just feel better if they would compensate me for those missing shirts The staff is very caring from the nurses to the AIDS to the janitorial staff haven't met too many of the doctors here yet so I can't really comment on that..

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 54 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 27, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 8, 2026

Dec 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Apr 17, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2025

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025

Mar 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2025

Mar 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2024

Mar 7, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 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.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bay County Medical Care Facility offer?

Bay County Medical Care Facility offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Bay County Medical Care Facility located?

Bay County Medical Care Facility is located at 564 West Hampton Road in Essexville, Michigan.

What do families say about Bay County Medical Care Facility?

Family reviews of Bay County Medical Care Facility are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting attentive nursing, CNA, and activities staff who know residents personally. Reviewers repeatedly praise the food quality, rehabilitation support, and the sense that the facility feels like home despite being a skilled nursing setting.

How did Bay County Medical Care Facility do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bay County Medical Care Facility had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 54 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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