The Manistee County Medical Care Facility (MCMCF) is a county-owned not-for-profit skilled nursing facility located on US-31 on the north side of Manistee, Michigan next door to the Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. The facility has 96 licensed beds and provides complete skilled nursing care, including comprehensive short-term rehabilitation services. Established in 1868 as the County Farm and Hospital, it has evolved into the MCMCF. The building was constructed in 1959 and expanded in 2004 when additional resident rooms in the Dena wing were added.
Operations & Oversight
Joe Coleman is the Administrator and Jill Austin, R.N. is the Director of Nursing. Oversight is provided by the three-member Manistee County Department of Health and Human Services Board. Two of its members are appointed by the Manistee County Commissioners and one by the Governor of the State of Michigan. They are assisted by the Director of Health and Human Services for the Counties of Manistee and Benzie.
The Staff
MCMCF has a staff of approximately 140, including nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, diversional activities, housekeeping, laundry staff, plant maintenance and dietary as well as volunteers from throughout the community. The Medical Director is Dr. Ryan Sullivan who is affiliated with the Crystal Lake Clinic in Manistee.
The MCMCF staff is dedicated to providing the best possible care to the residents. They are constantly undergoing training and listen to the residents and families to determine how they can improve their services.
The Tunnel
The tunnel connects us to the hospital next door, In the past, it was used to provide heat and laundry to the hospital as well as to transport residents/patients between the two facilities. Is is currently only used to transport our residents for services provided at the hospital or to bring their patients here to be admitted. Between 2010 and 2014, local art students painted murals in the tunnel to brighten it up and give people something nice to look at while they travel between the two buildings. Click on the red "M" in Murals to see a .pdf file with pictures of the murals.
What to bring to MCMCF
Insurance cards
Durable Power of Attorney and advance directive
List of all medications taken at home
Shoes with sturdy, non-skid soles
Several outfits (shirts, pants, socks, underwear, etc.)
Pajamas, robe & slippers
Comfortable and loose fitting clothes for working in the therapy gym
A laundry basket or hamper
Walker or wheelchair if you own one
You should label all personal items to ensure that they will be returned to you. This includes glasses, hearing aides, dentures, etc.
a small touch of home to make your stay more comfortable – a favorite quilt, photos, etc.
toiletries, make-up, etc.
cell phone and important numbers
We suggest that you bring something to do in your down time, but do not bring items that cannot be easily replaced such as expensive electronics, antiques, etc.