D

Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood, MI 49938
Score: 41 / 100

Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 41/100. The facility ranks in the 28th percentile among Michigan nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is near the national average, with 3.86 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.86 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.69 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.42 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0808 Severity E
    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed b
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    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
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control 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 1.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 34.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $59,566

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
65
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6