Iron River Care Center
330 Lincoln Avenue, Iron River, MI 49935
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 River Care Center Compares
Iron River Care Center is a 69-bed for-profit nursing facility in Iron River, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (47.5%) is above the Michigan average of 14.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 69 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 47.5% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (220% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (82% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse 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 River Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Iron River Care Center with other nursing homes in Iron River.
How is Iron River Care Center addressing its health inspections 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 Iron River Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 47.5% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Iron River Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Iron River Care Center?
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 Iron River Care Center?
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 Iron River
Iron River 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 Iron River.
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