Community Connections: Nursing Home 101 at Bay Bluffs

After a successful kick-off to the 2026 Community Connections series, Bay Bluffs is presenting TOPIC: 
Nursing Home 101
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6 - 7pm
 
To register, CLICK or call 231-526-2161.
 
Bay Bluffs–Emmet County Medical Care Facility
750 E Main Street, Harbor Springs
 
An informative session to help individuals and families better understand what happens when 
a health event requires in-patient rehabilitation or nursing home care. Learn what admission after a hospital stay may look like, how Medicare and Medicare Advantage affect skilled services, and how to navigate decisions when returning home may not be possible.
 
Ask questions and connect with knowledgeable staff in a supportive and welcoming setting.
 
 
You’ll Learn:

• What comes next when a hospital stay leads to rehab or skilled nursing care
• How Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover skilled services
• When returning home may not be possible
• What qualifying for long-term care may look like
• What advance planning tools like Power of Attorney and guardianship mean for families