Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit

1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, Michigan 49781

Phone: (906) 643-0462

5/5Much Above Average

Verified Data

Sources: CMS Care CompareUpdated: April 2026How we compile →

Facility Report Card

Overall CMS rating is 5/5 stars — "Much Above Average."
Total nurse staffing of 5.0 hrs/resident/day is well above the national average (~3.8).
RN staffing is strong at 1.19 hours per resident per day.
Staff turnover rate of 17% is relatively low — a positive sign for care consistency.
No fines recorded in the current CMS reporting period.
13 deficiencies recorded, including 2 severe.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall

Much Above Average

Health Inspection

Above Average

Staffing

Much Above Average

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing Data

Total Nurse Staffing (hrs/resident/day)	5.00
RN Staffing (hrs/resident/day)	1.19
Staff Turnover Rate	17.4%
Staffing Star Rating

Penalties & Fines

Fines

Total Fine Amount

Deficiencies

Severe Deficiencies

Facility Details

Certified Beds	48
Average Residents/Day	46.8
Ownership Type	Non profit - Other
Provider Type	Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing Care Community	No
Resident & Family Council	Resident
Ownership Changed (12 mo)	No
Special Focus Status	None
CMS Certification #	235041

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered "Much Above Average." This composite score reflects health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures as reported by CMS Care Compare.

How many beds does Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit have?

Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is a small facility with 48 certified beds and an average of 46.8 residents per day. It is located in St. Ignace, Michigan.

What is the staffing level at Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?

Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit provides 5.00 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, which is above the national average. Registered Nurse (RN) hours are 1.19 per resident per day. The total nursing staff turnover rate is 17.4%.

Has Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit received any fines or penalties?

Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit has no recorded fines or penalties in the current CMS reporting period. This is a positive indicator of regulatory compliance.

What type of ownership is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit?

Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is classified as "Non profit - Other" by CMS.

Is Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Mackinac Straits Long Term Care Unit is certified as "Medicare and Medicaid" by CMS. This means it participates in Medicare and Medicaid programs and must meet federal quality standards.

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