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Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood, MI 49938
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.
Certified for 65 beds, Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community serves Ironwood in Gogebic County, Michigan and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $60K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 45.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gogebic Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 21 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.3 | 32.3 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.9% | 45.9% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $59,566 | $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: 4 Dec 2025, 11 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×12 E ×3 F ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0808 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024 | Fine | $44,680 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.9%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 12.3% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 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 | 12.1% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 35.6% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Atrium Ironwood Llc. Chain: Atrium Centers (26 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Centers, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2007 |
| Fifth Third Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2015 |
| Fifth Third Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2015 |
| Amicus Capital Holdings Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Atrium Centers Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2024 |
| Atrium Centers, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| Fifth Third Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2015 |
| Amicus Capital Holdings Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Amicus Capital Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2021 |
| Amicus Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Atrium Centers Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2024 |
| Broad River Rehabilitation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Leaderstat Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Ocs Real Estate Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Omnicare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Orion Properties Eighteen LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gogebic Medical Care Facility | Wakefield | 100 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | $16K | 6 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Gogebic County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community been cited for?
21 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 Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community?
It is part of the Atrium Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Atrium Centers, LLC, Amicus Capital Holdings Inc and Atrium Centers Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.