Bay Bluffs continues to maintain all local, state and federal requirements related to the prevention of COVID 19 within our community.
Visitation is limited and can be scheduled by calling us at 231-526-2161.
"Like many in our community, I am so very saddened by the closing of Hiland Cottage hospice house. I was intimately involved in the creation of this hospice residence, so I know firsthand how incredible the community support was many years ago." Lisa Ashley, MSW, LNHA, Bay Bluffs AdministratorWith the recent announcement that Hiland Cottage, the ho...
Bay Bluffs – Emmet County Medical Care Facility is highly regarded both locally and regionally. Now, Bay Bluffs has garnered recognition at the national level with its inclusion on two influential criteria-based listings: US News & World Report's and Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes of 2024. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medic...
Emmet County, Michigan | December 2023 — Since 2006, Bay Bluffs Foundation has worked tirelessly to support capital needs, special projects and programs, and services not supported by traditional healthcare reimbursement and millage funding — all to enhance the quality of life for Bay Bluffs residents. This 501-3(C) non-profit is an important condu...
Published by worldatlas.com December 2023 After pouring in all the hard work to sustain the family, your grandparents finally decided to start enjoying life in a peaceful location surrounded by beautiful landscapes and exciting outdoor activities. Enter Michigan, a stunning US state with nature parks, picturesque panoramic views, respected healthca...
Across the region and country, medical facilities are experiencing worker shortages in alarming numbers. Beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic, these staffing shortages affected resident capacity in long-term nursing care facilities. Today, many facilities struggle to meet their worker shortages while maintaining existing quality healthcare procedur...
Three Bay Bluffs – Emmet County Medical Facility colleagues recently participated in CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training. CONGRATULATIONS to Karlie Hall, Maddison Reece and Susan Crawford for celebrating their successful completion of the certified nurse aide training program! All took part in the August training held at Bay Bluffs. Karlie H...
Please contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and state lawmakers to oppose a surprising proposal to reduce reimbursements to Medical Care Facilities. Earlier this year, the Executive Budget Recommendation included a reduction in the Nursing Facility Variable Cost Limit (VCL) from the 80th to the 70th percentile. The Legi...
The Bay Bluffs team has been developing goals for the coming year, based on the charge from the County Board of Commissioners for Bay Bluffs to become self-sufficient financially, providing for all capital expenditures necessary to improve and maintain the facility directly from our operating budget. This planning process serves as the basis for th...
The Emmet County Board of Commissioners met on Monday July 8, and meet again on Thursday July 18, to continue critical discussions regarding annual and capital budgets.While a ballot proposal has been developed to support the needs of our local emergency ambulance services, the Commission took no action related to Bay Bluffs privatization, or milla...
Friends and Neighbors, For the past 55 years, Bay Bluffs has been serving the residents of Emmet County, under the leadership and guidance of the Department of Health and Human Services Board. As the current county residents responsible for the operation of this county "gem", we'd like to reaffirm the value of this county asset and the critic...
Bay Bluffs Family and Friends: Over the last several months, we have been sharing information regarding needed renovations and capital improvements required to maintain our building and ensure resident safety. As part of this effort, we have provided information to Emmet County officials regarding approximately $4.5 million required for these...
