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Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit

1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781

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Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a nursing home in St. Ignace, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(906) 643-0462
Last standard health inspection
July 1, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds
48
Residents per day, on average
47.3
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Mackinac Straits Health System INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Michigan average (13 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 1, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

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  3. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 1, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 15, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    148 of 422 Michigan homes (35%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 November 10, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. 6 citations

    Health inspection on May 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation F0807. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

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  9. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 18, 2022 from $3,250 to $3,304.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. 3 citations

    Health inspection on June 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    141 of 422 Michigan homes (33%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

    • 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 July 25, 2024.

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  15. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 26, 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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 18, 2022 from $5,000 to $3,250.

  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit last inspected?

CMS lists July 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit have?

CMS lists 13 health citations since June 26, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.