All citations for Sanilac Medical Care Facility

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.