Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home · Wakefield, MI
CMS certification number235026
Contact & location
402 North StreetWakefield, MI 49968
Gogebic County
- Phone
- (906) 224-9811
- ZIP code
- 49968 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 79.4 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.89 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.24 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.04 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.70 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.4 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.8 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2025-03-04 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-03-04 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-04 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-03-04 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-04 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-20 |
| 2025-03-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-05-16 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-03-13 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-21 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $16,153 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-04 | Payment Denial | 1 days payment denial |
| 2025-03-04 | Fine | $16,153 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cooley, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Gogebic (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jurakovich, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rocco, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Gogebic (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cooley, Nathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Gogebic (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jurakovich, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rocco, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jurakovich, Melissa (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rocco, James (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Gogebic Medical Care Facility?
Gogebic Medical Care Facility has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.
How many beds does Gogebic Medical Care Facility have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 79 residents per day.
Has Gogebic Medical Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $16,153 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Gogebic Medical Care Facility?
(906) 224-9811. The facility is located at 402 North Street, Wakefield, MI 49968.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.