Westgate Living Center
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Westgate Living Center

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Westgate Living Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 5 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (38% below)
• Deficiencies per year (40% below)
Latest Inspection October 4, 2024 Renewal

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 58 This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (5 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 38% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 0.30.5 This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan nursing home (0.3 vs. MI avg 0.5).↓ 40% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 4, 2024 renewal inspection found four deficiencies including lack of physician orders for assistive devices, incomplete staff training, and sanitation log failures.
  • June 18, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated a fall causing fractures after staff left Resident A unattended despite her service plan requiring assistance.
  • September 12, 2023 renewal review found substantial compliance with public health code and administrative rules, resulting in license renewal.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 4

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
17 Rank #31 / 135Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 135 homes in Michigan for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Michigan State average, with a ranking across all 135 MI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Michigan average 33.5

Citations per inspection
4.25 Rank #48 / 135Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 135 homes in Michigan for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Michigan mean across 135 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious health citations
4
111% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations Michigan average: 0.3

4 serious citations Michigan average: 1.9

12 moderate citations Michigan average: 30.8

1 minor citation Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 81
Employees 65
Contractors 16
Staff to resident ratio 1.37 : 1
19% fewer staff per resident than Michigan average
Michigan average ratio: 1.70 : 1 Michigan average ratio: 1.70 : 1See full Michigan ranking
Avg staff/day 33
Average shift 7.4 hours
6% worse than Michigan average
Michigan average: 7.9 hours Michigan average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Michigan ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 22,615

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 7 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 37 total: 34 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.6%

2,391 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3433710,40092100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,58992100%8.4
Nurse Aide in Training9092,19092100%7
Registered Nurse7072,0489098%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide0338476773%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0336937278%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3036637885%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025296065%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Dental Services Staff1014966267%8
Administrator1014886166%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224726267%7.5
Dietitian1014645863%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0111622729%6
Respiratory Therapy Technician033633336%1.9
Qualified Social Worker011151011%1.5
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 78%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 85%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 29%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 36%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 11%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $60K Rank #105 / 136Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 136 homes in Michigan for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Michigan average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 136 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
22% lower than Michigan average

Michigan average: $76K

Number of fines 3
48% more fines than Michigan average

Michigan average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Michigan average

Michigan 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.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 11, 2024
$45K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 14, 2023
$7K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 14, 2023
$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info 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 average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.7
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.4%
32% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.3%
6% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.4%
17% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.9%
150% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.7%
70% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
18% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
7% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.9%
54% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.4%
69% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 94.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.4%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 73.9%
7% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 79.5%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 59
Medicare
7
11.9% of residents
Medicaid
26
44.1% of residents
Private pay or other
26
44.1% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$8.8M
Surplus of revenue
$421.3K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$8.8M Rank #121 / 134Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 134 homes in Michigan for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Michigan SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$421.3K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #119 / 134Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 134 homes in Michigan for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.0M
44.9% of revenue Rank #54 / 134Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 134 homes in Michigan for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Michigan average. Well-run Michigan SNFs typically land around 49–59% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.4M
Total costs $8.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix 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.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Michigan

Westgate Living Center is located in Ironwood, Michigan.
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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westgate Living Center

Who is the owner of Westgate Living Center?

The legal owner and operator of Westgate Living Center is Atrium Ironwood LLC.

Is Westgate Living Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Westgate Living Center?

According to MI state health department records, Westgate Living Center's license number is AH270236923.

When does Westgate Living Center's license expire?

According to MI state health department records, Westgate Living Center's license expires on July 31, 2026.

How many beds does Westgate Living Center have?

Westgate Living Center has 34 beds.

What is the address of Westgate Living Center?

Westgate Living Center is located at 1500 N Lowell St.

What is the phone number of Westgate Living Center?

(906) 932-3867 will put you in contact with the team at Westgate Living Center.

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