Best Nursing Homes in Jackson, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Jackson, MI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MI
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Michigan average is: 59.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
NH
SNF
Jackson
194
Facility 194
MI AVG 105
Rank #8 / 133
93.4%
Facility 93.4%
MI AVG 77.4%
Rank #27 / 109
+21%
6.03
Facility 6.03
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #4 / 129
B- -10%+40%
$68.7k
Facility $68.7k
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #117 / 129
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #38 / 128
5.0
Facility 5.0
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #70 / 128
2181-
65
Facility 65
MI AVG 41
Rank #31 / 160
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
$26.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #5 / 120
$19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #3 / 120
72.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #14 / 120
235019
Regency at Jackson
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Jackson
141
Facility 141
MI AVG 105
Rank #25 / 133
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MI AVG 77.4%
Rank #17 / 109
+23%
3.86
Facility 3.86
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #76 / 129
? -43%-10%
$32.9k
Facility $32.9k
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #97 / 129
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #45 / 128
3.0
Facility 3.0
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 128
3134-
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 41
Rank #20 / 160
Amy Swalwell
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #25 / 120
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #37 / 120
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #109 / 120
235657
Mission Point Health Campus of Jackson
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Jackson
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 105
Rank #113 / 133
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
MI AVG 77.4%
Rank #94 / 109
-32%
3.87
Facility 3.87
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #76 / 129
C -53%-10%
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 129
47
Facility 47
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #96 / 128
4.7
Facility 4.7
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #61 / 128
121-
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 41
Rank #155 / 160
Mission Point Health Campus Of Jackson, LLC
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $13.2M
Rank #98 / 120
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $7.7M
Rank #98 / 120
57.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 59.2%
Rank #50 / 120
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Jackson. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Jackson County Medical Care Facility

Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a well-regarded nursing home in Jackson, MI, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with a nurturing and welcoming environment. Well-balanced menus, comprehensive therapies, and life-enrichment activities are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a collaborative effort with residents and healthcare professionals, the community ensures residents can recover and live to their potential.

Arts and crafts, bingo, and games foster interactions and encourage residents to make friends. Lively gathering areas and spacious living spaces also ensure residents can rest and freely connect with friends. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is located in the quiet residential area of Jackson, near restaurants, shops, and public transportation. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults return to their routines, making it one of the best options for senior living in Michigan.

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Overview of Regency at Jackson

Regency at Jackson is a nursing home in Jackson, MI, offering long-term care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community’s home-like setting ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with dietitian-approved meals, comprehensive therapies, and social services. Along with a well-trained care team, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and return to their routines with ease.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and therapeutic activities ensure residents can stay active and have fun. A garden, a beauty/ barber shop, and a courtyard are among the top-notch amenities that aim to keep residents relaxed and safe. The community is also easily accessible, as it is located near restaurants, shops, and public transportation in the peaceful residential area of Jackson. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Michigan, especially with its commitment to improving older adults’ quality of life.

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Overview of Mission Point Health Campus of Jackson

Mission Point Health Campus of Jackson provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Jackson, MI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The campus has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community. Total nurse staffing is 3h 52m per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. Short-term rehabilitation is available, and transportation to personal appointments helps residents reach those appointments without arranging transportation independently.

Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style, giving residents dining service in a restaurant-style setting. A beauty and barber salon provides grooming services within the community.

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Overview of Countryside Manor

Countryside Manor provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Jackson, MI. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock, while hospice supports residents at the end of life. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The range of care settings can make Countryside Manor a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, with multiple care options available within one community. Located in the Summit Township neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may be able to keep a companion animal with them. An on-site beauty salon provides salon services without requiring a trip away from the community.

Short-term rehabilitation supports recovery through physical, occupational, and speech therapy offered seven days per week. A ventilator program serves residents who require ventilator care, with local physician rounding, a staff psychologist, and pain management also available. Chef-prepared meals, daily activities, weekly outings, socials, religious services, and a Veterans honor program give residents access to dining, regular activities, spiritual services, and veteran-focused programming.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Jackson at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Jackson, MI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Jackson, MI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Jackson, MI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Jackson, MI

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in Jackson, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Jackson, MI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Jackson, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Jackson, MI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.