Nursing homeActive
Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood, MI 49938906932386765 certified beds · 56 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
21
● 1● 17● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$59,566
3 fines
Last survey
2025-12-04
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Michigan LARA · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-11 | Standard | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-14 | Standard | 192 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Michigan LARA publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 235565-20251204-F693
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 235565-20251204-F761
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 235565-20251204-F808
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 235565-20251204-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 235565-20251204-F880
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-01Record 235565-20250611-F842
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 235565-20240911-F686
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-20Record 235565-20240911-F582
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 235565-20240911-F692
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F689
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F610
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F692
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F697
F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningStaffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F741
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F812
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Infection control
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 235565-20230914-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | Civil money penalty | $44,680 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-14 | Civil money penalty | $7,443 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-14 | Civil money penalty | $7,443 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.67
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 0.78 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.74
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 3.99 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.24
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Michigan
National
Michigan 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.0% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.5% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 35.6% | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.3% | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.7% | 19.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Centers, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Albright Ross, Susan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amicus Capital Holdings Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anderson, Curt Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Atrium Centers Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Atrium Centers, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cherry, Jill Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fifth Third Bank Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Cindy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrison, Veronica Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Kristen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rocco, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stewart, Brenda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watt, Heather Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Albright Ross, Susan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Albright Ross, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amicus Capital Holdings Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amicus Capital Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amicus Properties LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anderson, Curt Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Atrium Centers Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bailey, Essel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Broad River Rehabilitation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cherry, Jill Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fifth Third Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fifth Third Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finney, Donald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forvis Mazars LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Cindy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Cindy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leaderstat Ltd Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrison, Veronica Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Kristen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ocs Real Estate Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Omnicare LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orion Properties Eighteen LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paredes, Miguel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plante & Moran Pllc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rocco, James Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stewart, Brenda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stewart, Brenda Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watt, Heather Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Atrium Centers — 26 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Michigan.
No county cost figures on file for Gogebic.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky View Nursing Center Hurley | 1.3 mi | 2026-04-29 | 070 |
| Villa Maria Health And Rehab Ctr Hurley | 1.6 mi | 2026-02-25 | 051 |
| Gogebic Medical Care Facility Wakefield | 9.9 mi | 2026-05-06 | 064 |
| Park Manor Ltd Park Falls | 38.9 mi | 2026-05-06 | 080 |
| Ashland Health Services Ashland | 34.9 mi | 2026-06-08 | 1120 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |