Huron County Medical Care Facility

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Huron County Medical Care Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 16, 2023

  This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00124713. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent sexual abuse from occurring to Resident #3 when Resident #9 touched the breast area of Resident #3 for one resident (Resident #3) of four residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in sexual abuse occurring to Resident #3 with psychosocial distress using the reasonable person concept. Findings include: Resident #3: A review of Resident #3's medical record revealed the Resident was admitted into the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included repeated falls, femur fracture, heart failure, developmental delay and disorders of psychological development. The Resident had a guardian and co-guardian responsible for health care decisions. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 16, 2023

  This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00132818. Past Non-Compliance (PNC) was presented by the facility during investigation of the allegation and was accepted by the survey team upon exit from the facility for this citation. Following discussion with the State Manager, Past Non-Compliance was accepted with a Compliance Date of 12/09/2022. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report a fall and ensure that fall procedures and protocols were followed after a fall for one resident (Resident #4) of five residents reviewed for falls, resulting in Resident #4 sustaining a fall with a delay in reporting and the identification of an injury timely after the fall, sustaining bruising to bilateral upper extremities and a fracture of the femoral head of the… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Apr 20, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to complete weekly wound measurements/skin assessments and implement interventions in a timely manner to prevent the development of an unstageable (an ulcer that has full thickness tissue loss but is either covered by extensive necrotic tissue or by an eschar/scab) right heel pressure ulcer and prevent the worsening of the unstageable pressure ulcer for one resident (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in the development of an unstageable right heel pressure ulcer, the worsening of the ulcer, no documentation of weekly wound measurements and pain. Findings include. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 30, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the cleanliness of food contact surfaces and store food in a sanitary environment in the food service area, resulting in the potential to spread food borne illness to all residents that consume food from the kitchen. Findings include:On 07/29/2026 at 9:39 AM during the initial kitchen tour, red residue was observed on the can opener. During this observation, Director of Dining Q was interviewed on how often the can opener is cleaned, and he stated it's cleaned every day and there aren't any cleaning logs. On 07/29/2026 at 9:41 AM a wet pan was observed stacked on top of other clean pans on the clean storage rack. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 17, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen, ensure that food items were dated with an opened date, that expired food was removed and/or disposed of, and that food temperatures were monitored prior to serving. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who consume food prepared and served from the facility kitchen and kitchenettes of a census of 72 residents. On 7/15/25 at 10:00 AM, a tour of the kitchen was conducted with Dietary Manager C of the facility kitchen. The following items were observed:-The juice dispenser had juice in boxes that were connected to be dispensed. The boxes had a delivery date but did not have an open date. The DM was asked about facility policy and reported they should be dated. […]