Norlite Nursing Center
701 Homestead Street, Marquette, MI 49855
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How Norlite Nursing Center Compares
Norlite Nursing Center is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marquette, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (21.1%) is above the Michigan average of 14.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Marquette, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.1% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (25% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.8% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (34% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Norlite Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Norlite Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Marquette.
How is Norlite Nursing Center addressing its health inspections 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 Norlite Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.1% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Norlite Nursing Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.8% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Norlite Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Norlite Nursing Center lag behind other Marquette options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Norlite Nursing 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 Marquette
Marquette 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 Marquette.
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