Dena Jones
Jun 2026
Horrible place
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 65
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 65
- Inspections
- View history (31 citations)
- Nursing coverage
- Around-the-clock nursing care with physician coverage
- Respite care
- Flexible stays from 5 days to 5 weeks
- On-site clinical services
- In-house pharmacy, lab, podiatry, and wound care
- Outpatient therapy
- Outpatient rehab program billable to insurance
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Good
- 24/7 nursing care with physician coverage
- In-house pharmacy, lab, podiatry, and wound care
- Respite stays from 5 days to 5 weeks
- Outpatient rehab billable to primary insurance
The Bad
- No detailed reviews available to assess care quality
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living is a senior living community in Ironwood, Michigan offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews.
About Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living
Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Ironwood, Michigan offers assisted living, nursing care, and rehabilitation services. The facility provides around-the-clock nursing care with physician coverage and supports patients transitioning from hospital stays or those requiring long-term care.
The community features in-house support services including pharmacy, lab, podiatry, and wound care. Rehabilitation services focus on helping patients regain independence and return home safely, with a professional team of nurses, therapists, and providers dedicated to achieving each patient's highest functional level.
Westgate operates an outpatient rehabilitation program for patients able to reside safely at home, addressing strength building, mobility and balance improvement, pain management, and activities of daily living. Referrals can be made through primary care or specialty physicians, with most outpatient services billable to primary insurance plans.
The facility offers respite care with flexible stays ranging from 5 days to 5 weeks, available without a required length of stay. Respite services provide nursing care and may be covered by Medicaid or private pay options outside of hospice enrollment requirements.
Located in scenic Ironwood, the center emphasizes a community-focused approach with friendly staff across clinical, administrative, nutrition, housekeeping, and grounds departments committed to resident well-being and comfort.
Types of Care at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living
3.2overall · 5 ratings combined
3.2★ on Google (5)
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dec 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Jun 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard5 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2024
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2024
Sep 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living offer?
Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living located?
Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living is located at 1500 North Lowell Street in Ironwood, Michigan.
How did Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living do on recent health and safety inspections?
Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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