Iron County Medical Care Facility
Nursing Home · Crystal Falls, MI
CMS certification number235257
Contact & location
1523 U.S. Highway 2Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Iron County
- Phone
- (906) 875-6671
- ZIP code
- 49920 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day
- 113.5 (57% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 1976
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
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
- 4.20 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.71 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.85 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.47 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.2 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 24 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-08-03 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2024-04-24 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-13 |
| 2024-04-24 | 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 2024-04-16 |
| 2024-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-24 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-24 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-04-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-04-20 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-04-20 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-04-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| County of Iron (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Kauppi, Ryan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oman, Lynn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Possanza, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kauppi, Ryan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oman, Lynn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Possanza, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Iron County Medical Care Facility?
Iron County Medical Care Facility has a 5-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 Iron County Medical Care Facility have?
It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.
Has Iron County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Iron County Medical Care Facility?
(906) 875-6671. The facility is located at 1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.