Marquette County Medical Care Facility
200 West Saginaw Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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 Marquette County Medical Care Facility Compares
Marquette County Medical Care Facility is a 140-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ishpeming, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.9%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.4% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (100% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.1% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (83% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Marquette County Medical Care Facility with other nursing homes in Ishpeming.
What keeps Marquette County Medical Care Facility's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Marquette County Medical Care Facility doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Marquette County Medical Care Facility keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Marquette County Medical Care Facility maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Marquette County 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 Marquette 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 Ishpeming
Ishpeming sits in Marquette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 12,692 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $54,585
- Median home value
- $154,200
Demographics for Marquette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ishpeming.
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