Iron River Care Center
Iron River, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235601) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $42,575 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (906) 265-5168 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Iron River Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Iron River Care Center reports 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.3% annually.
Iron River Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $42,575.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Iron River Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Iron River, Michigan (Iron County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 10, 2001. The facility maintains 69 certified beds with an average of 59.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Iron River Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The facility performs better on other measures: its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 29.3% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $42,575.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility. These are stated as reported by CMS without further characterization.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status are indicated in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Iron River Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.3%, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $42,575.00 and 2 payment denials on file.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided 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?
Iron River Care Center has 69 certified beds and an average daily population of 59.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 10, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data — please contact the facility at 9062655168 or check Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235601?state=MI.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data — please contact the facility at 9062655168 to arrange a visit and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current, official record for Iron River Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235601?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.