Gogebic Medical Care Facility
402 North Street · Wakefield, MI · 49968 · 9062249811
100 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,153 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 4, 2025
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 feeding tube.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2025
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 medical reason.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2025
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.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 4, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
| March 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235026 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.