Straits Area Senior Living Community
Assisted Living & Respite Care · St. Ignace, MI
Straits Area Senior Living Community
Assisted Living & Respite Care · St. Ignace, MI
Overview of Straits Area Senior Living Community
Straits Area Senior Living Community is a 48-bed assisted living facility at 255 South Airport Road in St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, operated by Straits Area Senior Living Community, Inc. It provides assisted living, respite care, and advanced memory care with 24-hour staffing and pet-friendly policies. Amenities include dining, health and wellness, and resident life programming. Restaurant-style meals are served at fixed times: breakfast 6:30-10:30 am, lunch 1:30-1:00 pm, dinner 4:00-6:00 pm. Walk score is 37, somewhat walkable.
In three years since 2023, Straits Area Senior Living Community accumulated 25 deficiencies at 8.3 annually, 207 percent worse than Michigan’s state average of 2.7.
The April 2023 original licensing revealed 14 deficiencies that were largely infrastructure and maintenance related. The facility received only a temporary 6-month license contingent on submitting correction plans.
The October 2023 renewal inspection occurred with minimal occupancy (4 residents, 4 staff) and found 10 deficiencies: admission agreements were signed by relatives instead of residents, and critical agreement content was omitted; service plans failed to reflect a resident’s hospice involvement; tuberculosis screening was never completed for at least one resident; staff training was incomplete; medications were administered daily despite orders specifying as needed only; menus were not posted, meal census records did not exist, and kitchen food was opened, unsealed, and undated.
The October 2024 complaint investigation revealed the most serious violation. A resident developed urinary tract infection symptoms, with visible signs including behavioral changes and redness. No contact was made to the attending physician until one month later. State investigators determined that a one-month delay in medical attention for a potential UTI constituted noncompliance with regulations.
Annabelle Cosibitt is administrator. Current occupancy is 4 residents in 48 beds, 8.3 percent of capacity. The license. No fines or enforcement actions are recorded.
The facility opened with massive physical plant violations, then demonstrated wholesale failure to implement basic admission, medication, and resident protection procedures. The October 2024 medical attention delay shows that fundamental clinical decision-making is broken. One-month delays in responding to visible urinary tract infection symptoms represent not carelessness but structural failure in how the facility prioritizes resident health.
This is a high-risk placement. Do not place a vulnerable resident here without understanding that corrective actions have not resolved the pattern of noncompliance demonstrated across three inspection cycles.
Families considering this facility should recognize that the regulatory record shows systematic problems across every operational domain.
48-bed community Rank #270 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 270th out of 431 homes in Michigan for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #352 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd out of 703 homes in Michigan for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2026
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
CountyMackinac
License NumberAH490411476
Owner NameStraits Area Senior Living Community, Inc
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Advanced Memory Care
Dining
Resident Life
Specific ProgramsHealth & Wellness
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
25 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (213% above)
• Deficiencies per year (207% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (213% above)
• Deficiencies per year (207% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 16, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 8 | This facility has 213% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (25 vs. MI avg 8).↑ 213% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 8.3 | 2.7 | This facility has 207% more deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (8.3 vs. MI avg 2.7).↑ 207% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 16, 2024 complaint investigation found a violation for failing to provide timely medical attention for Resident A’s urinary tract infection after a one-month delay.
- October 24, 2023 renewal inspection identified 10 deficiencies including medication errors, incomplete staff training, invalid admission agreements, and multiple food service violations.
- April 11, 2023 original licensing inspection reported 14 physical plant deficiencies, including missing janitor closets, ventilation problems, and lack of a soiled linen room, with a plan submitted for correction.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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| Straits Area Senior Living Community | AL RC | St. Ignace | 48 | No | - | 37 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Straits Area Senior Living Community
Is Straits Area Senior Living Community in a walkable area?
Straits Area Senior Living Community has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Straits Area Senior Living Community?
According to MI state health department records, Straits Area Senior Living Community's license number is AH490411476.
When does Straits Area Senior Living Community's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Straits Area Senior Living Community's license expires on July 31, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Straits Area Senior Living Community?
Yes, Straits Area Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Straits Area Senior Living Community have?
Straits Area Senior Living Community has 48 beds.
Are there photos of Straits Area Senior Living Community?
Yes — there are 27 photos of Straits Area Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Straits Area Senior Living Community?
Straits Area Senior Living Community is located at 255 S. Airport Rd, St. Ignace, MI 49781.
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