Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

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Westgate Living Center is a 34-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community in Ironwood, Michigan, offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice and palliative care services in Gogebic County. The facility is privately owned and operated by Heather Watt.
Westgate holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Across five inspections since 2011, the facility averages 1.3 deficiencies per year — 75% better than the Michigan average of 5.2. The most recent renewal inspection in October 2024 cited four deficiencies involving physician orders for assistive devices, tuberculosis screening timelines, staff training documentation, and sanitation logs.
A substantiated complaint investigation in June 2024 found that a resident sustained fractures after staff left her unattended contrary to her service plan — the one material finding in the record. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in any report.
Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, above the Michigan average of 4 hours and 15 minutes, placing Westgate 35th of 133 Michigan skilled nursing facilities on that measure. The Health Inspection and Staffing CMS sub-ratings each exceed the state average, while Quality Measures trails. Additional services include respite care, caregiver education, and dietary services, which round out the program offering alongside the rehabilitation and memory care tracks.
Westgate Living Center is best suited for residents seeking long-term or memory care placement in a small, privately operated community, as well as post-acute patients pursuing short-term rehabilitation in Ironwood.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (5 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 38% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.3 | 0.5 | This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan nursing home (0.3 vs. MI avg 0.5).↓ 40% better |
Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Michigan average 33.5
Michigan average 5.18
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).
Michigan average: 0.3
Michigan average: 1.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,391 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 3 | 37 | 10,400 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,589 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,190 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,048 | 90 | 98% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 847 | 67 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 693 | 72 | 78% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 663 | 78 | 85% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 529 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 472 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 162 | 27 | 29% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 63 | 33 | 36% | 1.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 11% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Westgate Living Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Ironwood's city center to Westgate Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Westgate Living Center is located in Ironwood, Michigan.
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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MI AVG
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The legal owner and operator of Westgate Living Center is Atrium Ironwood LLC.
Westgate Living Center has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to MI state health department records, Westgate Living Center's license number is AH270236923.
According to MI state health department records, Westgate Living Center's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Westgate Living Center has 34 beds.
Westgate Living Center is located at 1500 N Lowell St.
(906) 932-3867 will put you in contact with the team at Westgate Living Center.
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