Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
1500 North Lowell Street · Ironwood, MI · 49938 · 9069323867
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Atrium Centers
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $44,680 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $59,566 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
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 January 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C September 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Fine | $44,680 |
| September 14, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
| September 14, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235565 · certified since December 13, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.