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1500 North Lowell Street Ironwood, MI 49938 · Gogebic County

(906) 932-3867

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 65 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 235565 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community 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 Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $44,680 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 1 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

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.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.06 hours per resident per day at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community, above the Michigan median of 3.86 (US median: 3.72). About 0.71 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.44 hours, 15% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 40.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Michigan median 43.8%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.06 hours
Above the Michigan median of 3.86 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.71 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.44 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 40.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 42.9% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds65
Residents per day 53 About 82% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceDecember 1995
Part of a chainAtrium Centers
Legal business nameATRIUM IRONWOOD LLC

Paying for care at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community: Medicare and Medicaid

Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community 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 December 4, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 21 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 21 citations at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community across 4 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on September 11, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (8) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, September 11, 2024). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 4, 2025 · 5 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2026)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2026)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2026)

June 11, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)

September 11, 2024 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 7, 2024)

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Past Non-Compliance (Aug 20, 2024)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 7, 2024)

September 14, 2023 · 12 citations, includes actual harm

GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

EEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0741 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

CProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on September 11, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on September 14, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Weekend staffing is 15% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  4. CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. 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, including $44,680 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Sep 11, 2024 Fine $44,680

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 2/5
August 2026 2/5 3/5 4/5 1/5
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