Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Wakefield, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235026) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,153 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (906) 224-9811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gogebic Medical Care Facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Gogebic Medical Care Facility reports total nurse staffing of 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Gogebic Medical Care Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,153.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Gogebic Medical Care Facility is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Wakefield, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 100 certified beds and an average of 79.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gogebic Medical Care Facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Staffing rating of 1 star, and Quality Measure rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 2.89 per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,153.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation is listed in the supplied data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Gogebic Medical Care Facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.4% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,153.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 100 certified beds and an average of 79.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the county government; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars here), Staffing (1 star), Quality Measures (2 stars), and an Overall rating (3 stars) that combines these.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9062249811 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9062249811 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235026?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.