The home failed to honor each resident’s preferences, choices, values, and beliefs. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 675 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Norlite Nursing Center
Marquette, MI · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Norlite Nursing Center has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Its health inspection rating is lower at 2 stars, while staffing is 4 stars with 4.29 nurse hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1; quality measures are 5 stars and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2887 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2887.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 2.84
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
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
17%22.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%2.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%5.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.5%1.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.8%10%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.2%6.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.9%18.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
9.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.6%5.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%1.4%No change
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%91.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $113,129 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 48 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 28, 2026
- $113,129
Federal fine
Dec 14, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 80.5 residents on an average day (81% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.