Nursing homes › Michigan › Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood, MI 49938 · 9069323867 · 65 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Atrium Centers, a group operating 26 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $725,682 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.67. Weekend total: 3.24. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 21 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-06-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-01 |
| 2024-09-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-11 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-09-11 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | Fine | $44,680 |
| 2023-09-14 | Fine | $7,443 |
| 2023-09-14 | Fine | $7,443 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATRIUM CENTERS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/01/2007 |
| JOHNSON, CINDY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| STEWART, BRENDA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| BAILEY, ESSEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/24/2017 |
| FINNEY, DONALD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/22/2012 |
| AMICUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/18/2021 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANK | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/2015 |
| ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2018 |
| ANDERSON, CURT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2025 |
| CHERRY, JILL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| JOHNSON, CINDY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| MORRISON, VERONICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/28/2024 |
| NELSON, KRISTEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/18/2025 |
| ROCCO, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2025 |
| STEWART, BRENDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| WATT, HEATHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/10/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235565. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.