Iron Co Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home Facility
1523 U S Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Iron Co Medical Care Facility is a senior care community located in Crystal Falls, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Crystal Falls area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (906) 875-6671.
With 200 beds, Iron Co Medical Care Facility is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Iron County average about 94 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 57% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Iron County average of roughly 72%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Iron County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Iron County average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.
The community is located in Iron County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Iron Co Medical Care Facility. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Iron Co Medical Care Facility offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 200
- Occupancy 57%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 46%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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