Norlite Nursing Center
701 Homestead Street · Marquette, MI · 49855 · 9062289252
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $113,129 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2026
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $113,129 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235367 · certified since September 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.