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Gogebic Medical Care Facility

Wakefield, MI · Medicare-certified · 100 beds

Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, MI has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star health inspection and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 2.89 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $16,153 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

2.8881 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,153recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8881.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.60
Licensed practical nurses
0.24
Nurse aides
2.04
Weekend nursing
2.70

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 28%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

28.6%24.7%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.9%1.2%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

5.5%9.5%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.6%2.5%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

2.7%8%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

19.7%18.2%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

9.7%12.6%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

19.2%18.4%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.1%0.9%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

18.6%17.9%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

5.6%2.6%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98.8%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%98.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

91.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

90%

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G

The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: G

The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  3. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $16,153 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,153 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Mar 4, 2025

    1 days
  • Federal fine

    Mar 4, 2025

    $16,153

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
79.4 residents on an average day (79% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.