Nursing home report
Crystal Falls, MI · Medicare-certified · 200 beds
Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 5 stars and reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.20 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, quality measures are 2 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1963 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1963.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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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.
