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 #268 / 428Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 428 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #347 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th out of 674 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
25 deficiencies
3 inspections
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 inspection (419% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (213% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (419% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
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 inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 8.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 419% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (8.3 vs. MI avg 1.6).↑ 419% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Michigan average (3 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Iron County Medical Care Facility | AL MC NH SNF | Crystal Falls | 200
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200
MI AVG
74
Rank
#7 / 428 | No |
11
Facility
11
MI AVG
40
Rank
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Facility
25
MI AVG
14
Rank
#83 / 295 | A+ | 4 | 19
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19
MI AVG
8
Rank
#286 / 330 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#311 / 330 | - |
| Porter Hills Village | AL NH IL MC | Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Charter Township) | 100
Facility
100
MI AVG
74
Rank
#126 / 428 | No | - | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MI AVG
14
Rank
#142 / 295 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 330 | Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc |
| IHM Senior Living Community | AL NH IL MC | Monroe (Ihm Campus) | 58
Facility
58
MI AVG
74
Rank
#245 / 428 | No |
40
Facility
40
MI AVG
40
Rank
#315 / 674 | 1 Bed | - | - | 4 | 3
Facility
3
MI AVG
8
Rank
#116 / 330 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#116 / 330 | Ihm Senior Living Community, Inc |
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | AL IL MC NH SNF | Kalamazoo | 57
Facility
57
MI AVG
74
Rank
#249 / 428 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
40
Rank
#630 / 674 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 51
Facility
51
MI AVG
14
Rank
#3 / 295 | A+ | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MI AVG
8
Rank
#290 / 330 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#316 / 330 | - |
| Straits Area Senior Living Community | AL RC | St. Ignace | 48
Facility
48
MI AVG
74
Rank
#268 / 428 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
MI AVG
40
Rank
#347 / 674 | - | - | - | 3 | 25
Facility
25
MI AVG
8
Rank
#304 / 330 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#324 / 330 | - |
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.
Has Straits Area Senior Living Community had any deficiencies?
Straits Area Senior Living Community has had 25 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Are there photos of Straits Area Senior Living Community?
Yes — there are 46 photos of Straits Area Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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