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Nursing homes in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County, Michigan, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 269 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.9 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $43K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Iron County | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 422 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.9 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $43K | $13M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County Medical Care Facility | Crystal Falls | 200 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Iron River Care Center | Iron River | 69 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 62.3 | $43K | 3 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 3 |
| F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | 3 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 3 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Iron County, Michigan?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 269 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Iron County have the highest CMS ratings?
Iron County Medical Care Facility (5 stars), Iron River Care Center (1 stars)
How do Iron County nursing homes compare with Michigan?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 21.9 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.