Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
Ironwood, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235565) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $59,566
Phone: (906) 932-3867 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.9%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $59,566.00 for Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community, with no payment denials on record. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is a for-profit nursing home in Ironwood, Michigan (Gogebic County), certified for 65 beds with an average daily census of 55.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1995 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westgate holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 45.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $59,566.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
Westgate is part of the Atrium Centers chain, which operates 26 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westgate has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Westgate accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a 45.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $59,566.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided 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?
Westgate is certified for 65 beds and had an average of 55.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Westgate is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Atrium Centers chain, which operates 26 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Westgate has been certified since December 13, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for Westgate are 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9069323867 and 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 9069323867 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235565?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.