Mackinac Straits Health System
1140 North State Street
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Quick Facts
- Total units
- 48
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Other
- Certified beds
- 48
- Inspections
- View history (25 citations)
- Campus setting
- Located on Mackinac Straits Health System hospital campus
- Certification
- Eden Alternative Certified Community
- Quality rating
- CMS 5-Star rated facility
- Payment options
- Accepts VA benefits alongside Medicare and Medicaid
CMS Care Compare
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What reviewers praise
- Dual licensure covers both skilled and basic nursing care
- Located directly on a hospital campus
- Eden Alternative Certified for person-centered care
- Holds a CMS 5-Star quality rating
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits and private pay
What reviewers flag
- No published pricing information available
- No family reviews available to gauge day-to-day experience
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Mackinac Straits Health System is a senior living community in St. Ignace, Michigan offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
About Mackinac Straits Health System
Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a 48-bed skilled nursing facility located in St. Ignace, Michigan, as part of the Mackinac Straits Health System hospital campus. The facility holds dual licensure for both skilled and basic care and is an Eden Alternative Certified Community with a CMS 5-Star rating.
The center provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services, along with nursing care, restorative care, and accommodations for residents requiring hospice care. The facility also offers activities and social services to support resident wellbeing and engagement.
The community accepts Medicare Skilled, Medicaid, VA benefits, and private pay options, making care accessible to residents with different coverage types.
Types of Care at Mackinac Straits Health System
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Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 25 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Oct 15, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
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 Nov 10, 2025
May 29, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 7, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Jun 26, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2024
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 Jul 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Jul 21, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023
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 Sep 11, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2023
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 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 Mackinac Straits Health System offer?
Mackinac Straits Health System offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Mackinac Straits Health System located?
Mackinac Straits Health System is located at 1140 North State Street in St. Ignace, Michigan.
How did Mackinac Straits Health System do on recent health and safety inspections?
Mackinac Straits Health System had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 25 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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