Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood, MI 49938 · CCN 235565
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 65
- Avg residents/day
- 50.9
- Phone
- 9069323867
Inspection history vs Michigan & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Michigan avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-04 | 6 | 9.9 | 9.5 | -3.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-09-11 | 3 | 11.4 | 9.8 | -8.4 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-14 | 12 | 12.0 | 9.3 | at state average |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.86 | 51.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.68 | 60.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.45 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $59,566
- Number of fines
- 3
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- ATRIUM CENTERS
- Facilities in chain
- 26
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (21)3 actual harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Actual harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Actual harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-10
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATRIUM CENTERS, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2007-10-01 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-10-01 |
| WATT, HEATHER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-10 |
| BAILEY, ESSEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-10-01 |
| ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-12-24 |
| FINNEY, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-08-22 |
| LOCKHART, DENNIS | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2003-08-01 |
Other facilities in Ironwood
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.