Total staff
108
Employees
107
Contractors
1
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Petoskey, MI
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Petoskey, MI
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility is a nursing home in Harbor Springs, MI, offering long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation. The community also ensures older adults are well-cared for in a compassionate, home-like setting. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24/7 nursing care, nutritious meals, and social services. Along with a multidisciplinary care team, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and return to their routines.
Light exercises, sensory-stimulating activities, and social events help enhance residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and spacious gathering areas also ensure residents can relax and focus on their wellness. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is located near the West Wequenstonsing Nature Preserve in Harbor Springs. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Michigan.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 1st out of 133 homes in Michigan. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 1st out of 133 homes in Michigan. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 10m per day
Rank #1 / 133Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 133 homes in Michigan. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Michigan average, with a ranking across 133 Michigan SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Michigan avg
+43%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 5m per day |
Types of Care at Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.1%
Rank #38 / 386Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 386 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its Statewide rank out of 386. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
176 days
Occupancy rate
88.1%
Rank #38 / 386Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 386 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its Statewide rank out of 386. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
176 days
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #437 / 702Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 437th out of 702 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.77:1
0% compared with Michigan average
Avg staff/day
47
Average shift
9.1 hours
15% better than Michigan average
Total staff hours (quarter)
39,228
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.5%
212 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 20,732 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 7,103 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3,735 | 92 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,060 | 62 | 67% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,248 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 749 | 59 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 693 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 423 | 47 | 51% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 51 | 55% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 353 | 53 | 58% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 350 | 58 | 63% | 5.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 238 | 37 | 40% | 6.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 18 | 20% | 8 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
67%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
51%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
55%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
58%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
63%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
40%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
20%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
44% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 8.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
40% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 16.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.8%
75% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 12.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.1%
64% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 15.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 21.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
42% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.0%
5% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 5.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
73% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.1%
39% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 15.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 94.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
20% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
14% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.3%
41% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 79.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
18 days
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
61
Medicare
6
9.8% of residents
Medicaid
46
75.4% of residents
Private pay or other
9
14.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.1%
↑ 32.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2.0M
↓ ~$506.2K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9.4M
↑ ~$210.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-21.0%
↓ 5.8pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$11.4M
Operating deficit
-$2.0M
Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$11.4M Rank #106 / 134Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 134 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Michigan SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$2.0M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #39 / 134Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 134 homes in Michigan. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #39 / 134Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 134 homes in Michigan. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.4M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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| Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Harbor Springs | 70 | 88.1% | +16% | 6.16 | +72% | +43% | $0 | 12 | 3.0 | - | 64 | 29 | County Of Emmet | $11.4M | $9.4M | 83.1% | 235033 | ||||
| Villa at the Bay |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Petoskey (Spring Street) | 110 | 65.0% | -14% | 3.61 | +15% | -16% | $169.9k | 59 | 7.4 | 4 | 78 | 48 | - | $11.6M | $3.6M | 31.1% | 235429 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility
Is Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility in a walkable area?
Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the address of Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility?
Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility is located at 750 E Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.
What is the phone number of Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility?
(231) 526-2161 will put you in contact with the team at Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility.
Is Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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