Iron County Medical Care Facility
1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 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 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.9%) is above the Michigan average of 14.8% — 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: 23.9% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (61% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1% (30% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Iron County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Iron County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Crystal Falls.
How is Iron County Medical Care Facility addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Iron County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.9% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Iron County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Iron County Medical Care Facility's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 200 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Iron County Medical Care Facility?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Iron County 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 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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