Marquette County Medical Care Facility
200 West Saginaw Street · Ishpeming, MI · 49849 · 9064851061
140 certified beds Government - City/county
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235321 · certified since May 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.