Iron County Medical Care Facility
1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 · (906) 875-6671
Government - County · 200 certified beds
Iron County Medical Care Facility has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 7 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.June 24, 2026 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 24, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 24, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 24, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 24, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 24, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.June 24, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 24, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 24, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.20 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.85 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day | 113.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Iron River Care Center Iron River · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Canal View - Houghton County Hancock · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- PortagePointe Hancock · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce Hancock · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health Hubbell · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Iron County Medical Care Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.