Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood, MI 49938
Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is a nursing home in Ironwood, Michigan. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (906) 932-3867
- Last standard health inspection
- December 4, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day, on average
- 53
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Atrium Ironwood LLC
- Chain
- Atrium Centers
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Michigan average (21 vs 32).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
Citation F0808. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was WESTGATE NURSING & REHAB COMMUNITY.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 14, 2023 from $14,885 to $7,443.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 11, 2024 from $43,862 to $44,680.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 11, 2024 from $67,480 to $43,862.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on September 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
141 of 422 Michigan homes (33%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0232. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0232 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Fine
September 11, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $44,680 on September 11, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 14, 2023 from $22,900 to $14,885.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
12 citations
Health inspection on September 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
82 of 422 Michigan homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0232. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ATRIUM CENTERS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/2007
- AMICUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/18/2021
- ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2024
- ATRIUM CENTERS, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2007
- FIFTH THIRD BANKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/26/2015
- ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/02/2018
- ANDERSON, CURTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2025
- CHERRY, JILLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2025
- JOHNSON, CINDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2024
- MORRISON, VERONICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/28/2024
- NELSON, KRISTENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/18/2025
- ROCCO, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2025
- STEWART, BRENDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2024
- WATT, HEATHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/10/2017
Questions
When was Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community last inspected?
CMS lists December 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since September 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $44,680 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.