Nursing Homes in ZIP 48471 (Sandusky, MI)
There are 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 48471, Sandusky, MI, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanilac Medical Care Facility | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 104 | 75.9% | 25.0% | 1 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 48471
Data profile for ZIP 48471
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 48471: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility (government). 104 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.32 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 25.0%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Sanilac Medical Care Facility (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 104 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 5.32 |
| Avg RN turnover | 25.0% |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 48471
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 48471, Sandusky, MI, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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