Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term
168 South Howell Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 · Hillsdale County · (517) 437-5440
38 certified beds, about 35 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235567 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 22, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.70 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.31 of those hours.
51.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
December 22, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide justification for the continued use of a as needed antipsychotic beyond 14 days for one (Resident #27) out of five reviewed for medication review.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the ombudsman in writing of a discharge in one (Resident #1) of one reviewed for discharge.
October 4, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to: 1.) ensure the safety of resident during staff assisted transfer, 2.) implement care-planned interventions, and 3.) provide timely assessment and treatment for 1 of 3 sampled residents (R3) reviewed for accidents, resulting in actual harm for R3's fall during staff assisted transfer with displaced right femur spiral fracture on 3/31/24, delay in assessment and treatment, pain, and transfer to the hospital for surgical repair of right femur and treatment for multiple pulmonary emboli.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to competently assess and monitor for changes in condition and notify the physician of pertinent findings in a timely manner for 1 residents (Resident #3) resulting in potential for unrecognized, clinically significant changes in condition.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide written notification to the State Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman of facility-initiated transfers/discharges over past 12 months, resulting in the potential for all residents to be discharged without an advocate who can inform them of their options and rights.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to 1) accurately assess pressure ulcers (Resident #6) and 2) failed to prevent a pressure ulcer (Resident #27) in 2 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers resulting in the development of a pressure ulcer and inaccurate assessments.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the nursing staff was evaluated for appropriate competencies and skill sets resulting in the potential for residents of the facility to be unable to maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and the potential for decreased resident safety for all residents who resided in the facility.
October 4, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to effectively clean and maintain food service equipment effecting 31 residents, resulting in the increased likelihood for cross-contamination, bacterial harborage, and decreased warewashing sanitization.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) document was signed by the physician for one (Resident #12) of three reviewed for Advance Directives, resulting in the potential for code status wishes not being followed in an emergency situation.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 2 on October 4, 2024, 1 on October 4, 2023.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days from October 31, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.70 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.31 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.18 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.25 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 10.0% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.71 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.91 on weekdays and 5.18 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.02 in April to June 2025 to 5.70 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.70 | 1.31 | 5.91 | 5.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 35 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.44 | 1.07 | 5.76 | 4.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.63 | 1.20 | 5.92 | 4.87 | 0.0% | 1 of 92 | 34 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.02 | 1.24 | 6.35 | 5.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 32 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.14 | 3.45 | 3.3% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Michigan
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $19.03 | $18.35 to $21.59 | 43,290 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.47 | $29.83 to $35.52 | 10,880 |
| Registered nurses | $45.34 | $39.46 to $49.74 | 104,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.2 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.1 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HILLSDALE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, Gregory | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/1996 | |
| Blythe, Kimberly | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/01/2015 | |
| Connor, Craig | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Dow, Shea | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Gossage, David | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Henthorne, Robert | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2009 | |
| Horton, Karlye | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/13/2018 | |
| Moore, Richard | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2011 | |
| Philipp, Diane | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2009 | |
| Smith, Susan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/25/2021 | |
| Gross, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/02/2018 | |
| Hodshire, Jeremiah | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2020 | |
| Chaudhry, Nauman | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2026 | |
| Masarik, Tricia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2010 | |
| Bailey, Gregory | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/1996 | |
| Blythe, Kimberly | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2015 | |
| Connor, Craig | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Dow, Shea | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Gossage, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Henthorne, Robert | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2009 | |
| Horton, Karlye | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/13/2018 | |
| Moore, Richard | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2011 | |
| Philipp, Diane | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2009 | |
| Smith, Susan | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/25/2021 | |
| Chaudhry, Nauman | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/30/2026 | |
| Masarik, Tricia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2010 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 22, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 4, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 22, 2025: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 4, 2024: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility Hillsdale, 1.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- The Laurels of Coldwater Coldwater, 18 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility Coldwater, 18.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Arbor Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Spring Arbor, 20.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Evergreen Healthcare Center Montpelier, 23.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Cascade Senior Care Center Jackson, 23.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Mission Point Health Campus of Jackson Jackson, 24 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Faith Haven Senior Care Centre Jackson, 24.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Michigan. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 22, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Hillsdale Hospital McGuire & Macritchie Long Term?
- CMS lists 26 owners and managers. Legal business name: HILLSDALE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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