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Gogebic Medical Care Facility

402 North Street, Wakefield, MI 49968
Score: 54 / 100

Gogebic Medical Care Facility faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 44th percentile among Michigan nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Gogebic Medical Care Facility is near the national average, with 4.17 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Gogebic Medical Care Facility, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure 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 f.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.17 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.86 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.98 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.83 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.76 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Mar 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0693 Severity J
    Ensure 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 f
    Mar 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity G
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Mar 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity G
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Mar 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity G
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Mar 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0838 Severity F
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day ope
    Mar 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 28.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,153

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6