Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Ishpeming, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235321) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (906) 485-1061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marquette County Medical Care Facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars, with 5-star health inspection and 5-star staffing ratings as well.
Marquette County Medical Care Facility reports about 5.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, a 23.8% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Marquette County Medical Care Facility has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Marquette County Medical Care Facility is a government (city/county) owned nursing home in Ishpeming, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1978. The facility maintains 140 certified beds with an average of 125.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. This overall score is supported by a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 5-star staffing rating — the highest possible marks in all four CMS rating categories.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 5.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status noted in the available data for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided.
This profile is based on data published via CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Marquette County Medical Care Facility has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.8% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 140 certified beds with an average of 125.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Marquette County Medical Care Facility received 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 9064851061 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 9064851061 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235321?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.