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330 Lincoln Avenue Iron River, MI 49935 · Iron County
CMS certification number 235601 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Iron River Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Iron River Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.06 hours per resident per day at Iron River Care Center, below the Michigan median of 3.86 (US median: 3.72). About 0.74 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.65 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 29.5% of nursing staff left within a year (Michigan median 43.8%). That is lower than most homes in Michigan, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Iron River Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Iron River Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Michigan's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 14, 2025 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 43 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 43 citations at Iron River Care Center across 5 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on February 3, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and resident assessment and care planning (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services" (tag F0697, level G, February 3, 2026). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 3, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
August 14, 2025 · 10 citations
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
December 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
August 28, 2024 · 16 citations · includes complaint inspection
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
August 24, 2023 · 14 citations, includes actual harm
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Iron River Care Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on February 3, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 28, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | 32 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Iron River Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics Iron RiverEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 53m for patients treated and sent home
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