Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities

6700 Westside Saginaw Road
Bay City MI 48706
Phone: 9896679800

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Michigan average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Bay City average: 1.8 star lower (2.8), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds60
Average residents per day55.8
Occupancy93%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainSYMPHONY CARE NETWORK (7 facilities)
CountyBay
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2007-10-25
CMS certification number (CCN)235635
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle15

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.84
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.81
Registered nurse turnover61.5%
Total nursing staff turnover63.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)4
Fines (total value)$161,469
Payment denials1
Total penalties5
This facility has $161,469 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities have?

CMS certifies 60 beds; the facility reports an average of 55.8 residents per day (about 93% occupancy).

Does Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $161,469 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.