Bay Bluffs named Michigan's top nursing home in its size category

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Bay Bluffs, an Emmet County medical care facility, has been ranked the top nursing home in Michigan in its size category.

According to a community announcement, the Harbor Springs facility earned the distinction in Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list for facilities with 100-149 beds. The list, developed in partnership with Statista, evaluates nursing homes nationwide based on medical performance, accreditations, reputation among medical professionals, and resident and family satisfaction.

Recently, Bay Bluffs was also ranked among the Top 2% of nursing homes nationwide in the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing program.

A recognition of team effort

Lisa Ashley, administrator of Bay Bluffs, expressed pride in the facility's achievem