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Marquette County Medical Care Facility
200 West Saginaw Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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.
Marquette County Medical Care Facility is a Government, city/county nursing home in Ishpeming, Michigan, certified for 140 beds and caring for about 126 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 5.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 23.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marquette Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 16 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.7 | 16.0 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.8% | 48.2% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 15 May 2025, 5 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×4 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 23.8%, RNs 17.9%; 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 | 14.9% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.4% | 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, city/county. Legal business name: Marquette County Medical Care.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette County Medical Care | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
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 Marquette County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursing Center | Negaunee | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Dj Jacobetti Home For Veteransabuse icon | Marquette | 81 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7.4 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Norlite Nursing Center | Marquette | 99 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 28.3 | $113K | 28 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Marquette County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Marquette County Medical Care Facility been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Marquette County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Marquette County Medical Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Marquette County Medical Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, city/county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Marquette County Medical Care. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Marquette County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 2025.
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.