Join Our BCMCF Family!
We understand that choosing skilled nursing care for a loved one is one of life’s most important—and often emotional—decisions. At Bay County Medical Care Facility, we're here to guide and support you through every step of the process. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll find a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment.
With personalized care plans, 24/7 skilled nursing, and a focus on each resident’s comfort, dignity, and well-being, we are committed to making the transition into our community as smooth and reassuring as possible. At BCMCF, your loved one isn’t just receiving care—they’re gaining a second home. Are you ready to experience the "We Care Difference"?
Planning Your Stay
What Do I Need for Admission?
Our experienced Admissions Staff will help you with your application and transition into our facility. We are knowledgeable in Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and work closely with hospitals throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region of Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, and the Thumb.
If you’re going to a private home or assisted living facility, our discharge planner will help arrange any services you need, such as home health care, home-delivered meals, or medical equipment. If you have concerns, please let our discharge planner know. Our nurses and therapists will take the time to make sure your family and caregivers know exactly what you need.
Our physicians and nursing staff will give you a detailed, written discharge summary including information about all current medications. A copy of this goes to the resident and a copy goes to his or her primary care physician. Our RN case managers review discharge instructions with you before you leave.
If you’re going to another facility, then we will send them a detailed, written discharge summary and any medical forms they need. Our discharge planner can arrange for transportation, if needed. We also can pack your personal belongings.
Please feel free to contact us at any time for more information regarding nursing home placement, facility services that we provide, or to make an appointment for an individual facility tour.
Admissions Checklist
- A physician’s order for admission for a Skilled Nursing Facility. Please have your physician complete the forms in the Admission Packet.
- A chest X-ray report within the last 90 days
- Details about current and past health problems including surgeries, allergies, and treatments. Your doctor may be able to provide this information. If your loved one is coming from a hospital or assisted living facility, then the discharge planners there will provide the information directly to us.
- Current medications, including the over-the-counter medications and dosages. Whenever possible, please bring the medication labels to us. (If your loved one is coming from a hospital, medications may have been changed. We may not be allowed to use what your loved one was using at home.)
- Current doctors including names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
- Family members to call in case of an emergency. Include more than one, if possible, along with names, addresses, and phone numbers.
- Advance directives, if any exist.
- Legal documents naming a Financial Power of Attorney, or a Guardian.
- Prepaid burial arrangements, if any exist.
- Health care coverage information (including enrollment in medical insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or Veterans Affairs benefits). We will need copies of your insurance cards.
Private & Semi-Private Rooms
Bay County Medical Care Facility is proud to serve our community with 161 licensed beds, four nursing stations, and a variety of private and semi-private room options designed for comfort, safety, and dignity. Backed by a dedicated team of over 350 full- and part-time employees, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to every resident we serve.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us a 5-star quality rating from the state, based on clinical performance measures, and—most importantly—the trust of our residents and their families. With an impressive satisfaction rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, our reputation reflects what we call the “We Care Difference”—compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive and welcoming environment.
