Iron County Medical Care Facility
1523 U.S. Highway 2 · Crystal Falls, MI · 49920 · 9068756671
200 certified beds Government - County
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C April 24, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235257 · certified since May 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.