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Gogebic Medical Care Facility
402 North Street, Wakefield, MI 49968
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Gogebic Medical Care Facility, in Wakefield, Michigan, is certified for 100 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $16K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), below the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gogebic Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 21 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.0 | 32.3 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 45.9% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,153 | $59,566 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 May 2026, 4 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×5 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0693 | 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. | J | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | G | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | G | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | G | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2025 | Payment denial | — | 1 days |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.4%, RNs 27.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.3% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Gogebic Medical Care Facility.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Gogebic | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1966 |
| County of Gogebic | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| County of Gogebic | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Gogebic County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community | Ironwood | 65 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 32.3 | $60K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Gogebic County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gogebic Medical Care Facility been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Gogebic Medical Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Gogebic Medical Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gogebic Medical Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Gogebic and County of Gogebic. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gogebic Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.