Oceana County Medical Care Facility
701 East Main Street, Hart, MI 49420
Oceana County Medical Care Facility is a nursing home in Hart, Michigan. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (231) 873-6601
- Last standard health inspection
- July 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day, on average
- 97.5
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Oceana County Medical Care Facility
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Michigan average (9 vs 32).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on July 15, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
112 of 422 Michigan homes (27%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2026.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was OCEANA CO MD CARE FACILITY.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- OCEANA COUNTY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/1967
- OCEANA COUNTYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1967
- CHOPONIS, SALLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/26/2026
- DE LOS SANTOS-SANTIAGO, AMANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/05/2020
- FRINKLE, ERYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/19/2022
- LANGE, AMANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/2014
- LEONE, CYNTHIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/19/2020
- OCHS, CYNTHIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/1995
- RAMIREZ, GINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/24/2025
- STICKNEY, MELANIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/17/2012
- STOKES, LYNDIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/16/2026
- TAYLOR, EVELINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/06/2022
- TROYER, DARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/03/2025
- WOOD, JACKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/18/2020
Questions
When was Oceana County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
CMS lists July 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Oceana County Medical Care Facility have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since June 29, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Oceana County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Oceana County Medical Care Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Oceana County Medical Care Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.