Iron River Care Center
330 Lincoln Avenue, Iron River, MI 49935 · (906) 265-5168
For profit - Corporation · 69 certified beds
Iron River Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 10 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 14, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAugust 14, 2025 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 14, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 14, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 14, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesAugust 14, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 14, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 14, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 14, 2025 · 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.August 14, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.August 14, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 3, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.February 3, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 23, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.August 28, 2024 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.August 28, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 28, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 32 daysStarting November 14, 2025
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 | 2.97 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.14 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.3% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 59.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Iron County Medical Care Facility Crystal Falls · ★★★★★ 4 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 River Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.