Occupancy rate
18%
In line with Michigan averageMix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Nursing Home
Westgate Living Center
Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Center is a skilled nursing provider offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The center is committed to delivering compassionate care in a homelike environment. It is part of Atrium Centers, which operates multiple facilities across several states.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
34
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
17.6%
Residents per day
6
Occupancy rate
17.6%
Residents per day
6
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.8M
Profit
$421.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8,814,585.00
Profit
$421,349.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.4M
34-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Michigan averageOccupied beds
6 / 34
Average residents
84 per day
License details
Facility type
Homes For The Aged
Status
Regular
County:
GOGEBIC
Additional licensing details
License number:
AH270236923
CMS Certification Number:
235565
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
Atrium Ironwood LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Long-Term care, Dietary Services, Respite, Hospice & Palliative Care, Caregiver Education
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
5 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Results
2 with issues
3 without issues
Michigan average: 5 visits/inspections
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:October 4, 2024
Type:Renewal
5 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Total health citations
17
Citations per inspection
4.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
4
4
111% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.9
0 critical citations
4 serious citations
12 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Jun 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Sep 11, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Sep 11, 2024
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Sep 11, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MI 49938
99
WATT, HEATHER
66.2%
$8,597,471.00
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32.7%
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MI 48025
56
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Besser Senior Living Community
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MI 49707
52
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brentwood at Niles
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MI 49120
80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Farmington Hills North II
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MI 48331
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Westgate Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MI 49938
Bed Count:
99
Operator:
WATT, HEATHER
CCN:
235565
Occupancy:
66.2%
Home Revenue:
$8,597,471.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,808,413.00
Payroll %:
32.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
54.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5330
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
90
Total Staff
76
Employees
14
Contractors
23,203
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 8.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 8.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 7.3 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
62 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
8 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.9%
of total hours from contractors
2,520 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 0 | 38 | 10,808 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,205 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,516 | 91 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,281 | 88 | 97% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 925 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 878 | 71 | 78% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 866 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 584 | 83 | 91% | 5.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 461 | 63 | 69% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 336 | 45 | 49% | 7.5 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 172 | 27 | 30% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 81 | 38 | 42% | 2.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 27 | 30% | 2.3 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
59 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (11.9%)
Medicaid
26 residents (44.1%)
Private pay or other
26 residents (44.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
13% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 8.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 16.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.4%
32% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 12.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.3%
6% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 15.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.4%
17% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 21.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.9%
150% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.7%
70% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 5.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
18% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
7% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.9%
54% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.4%
69% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 15.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 94.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.4%
In line with Michigan averageMichigan average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Michigan averageMichigan average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
73.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
73.9%
7% worse than Michigan averageMichigan average: 79.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$60K
22% lower than Michigan averageMichigan average: $76K
Number of fines
3
48% more fines than Michigan averageMichigan average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Michigan averageMichigan average: 0.8
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$60K
Michigan average
$76K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2024
$45K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 14, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 14, 2023
$7K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 14, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 14, 2023
$7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Westgate Living Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
66.2%
↓ 1.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$421,349
↓ ~$707K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,956,910
↑ ~$876K vs 2022
Profit Margin
4.9%
↓ 7.9pp vs 2022
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