Gogebic Medical Care Facility
402 North Street, Wakefield, MI 49968
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Gogebic Medical Care Facility Compares
Gogebic Medical Care Facility is a 100-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wakefield, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.3%) is above the Michigan average of 14.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (70% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Gogebic Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Wakefield.
How is Gogebic Medical Care Facility addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Gogebic Medical Care Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.3% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Gogebic Medical Care Facility doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.2% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Gogebic Medical Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Gogebic Medical Care Facility?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wakefield
Wakefield sits in Gogebic County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,905 (26.5%)
- Median age
- 50.0 years
- Median household income
- $38,625
- Median home value
- $73,500
Demographics for Gogebic County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wakefield.
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