Iron River Care Center

330 Lincoln Avenue, Iron River, MI 49935 · CCN 235601 · 69 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2026-02-03 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2023-08-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-08-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-08-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.82

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−14%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.58

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

29%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

3 enforcement action(s), totaling $42,575 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-14Payment Denialpayment denial
2023-08-24Fine$42,575
2023-08-24Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 39

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-02-03F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-02-03F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2025-08-14F0628Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-08-14F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-14F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-14F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-08-14F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-14F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-14F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-14F0868Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-08-14F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-08-14F0921Environmental DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-23F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-08-28F0551Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0565Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0623Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0625Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0699Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-08-28F0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-08-28F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-28F0851Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-08-28F0868Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-08-28F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-08-24F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-08-24F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-24F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-24F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-08-24F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-08-24F0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0712Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0805Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-08-24F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-24F0921Environmental DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Iron River Care Center, Iron River” at medicare.gov/care-compare.