Iron County Medical Care Facility

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Care Quality Indicators

How Iron County Medical Care Facility Compares

Iron County Medical Care Facility is a 200-bed government-owned nursing facility in Crystal Falls, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Michigan average of 3.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 200 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Michigan average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0% (48% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 3.0% (59% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.4%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — better than the Michigan average of 24.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Crystal Falls

Crystal Falls sits in Iron County, where adults 65 and older make up about 30.2% 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+

3,347 (30.2%)

Median age

53.6 years

Median household income

$44,183

Median home value

$79,500

Demographics for Iron County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Crystal Falls.

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