Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in St. Ignace, Michigan
1 of 1 nursing homes in St. Ignace (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Michigan statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
48
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in St. Ignace, Michigan, is adequate, featuring one recommended facility with a perfect score of 5★. Families can feel confident in choosing the Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit, which has no fines and meets quality standards.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100. With a focus on community, this non-profit offers excellent patient-centered care in a cozy 48-bed environment, ensuring personalized attention and a warm atmosphere.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100. With a focus on community, this non-profit offers excellent patient-centered care in a cozy 48-bed environment, ensuring personalized attention and a warm atmosphere.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | St. Ignace Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions St. Ignace Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
St. Ignace's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 St. Ignace facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; St. Ignace avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
St. Ignace facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in St. Ignace, MI are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in St. Ignace (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in St. Ignace "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in St. Ignace?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.