Iron River Care Center

Iron · MI · For profit - Corporation · 69 certified beds · CCN 235601 · IRON RIVER CARE SERVICES INC.


Iron River Care Center operates 69 certified beds in Iron River, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2001-05-10. It averages 59.4 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Iron River Care Center?

CMS lists 43 health-inspection deficiencies for Iron River Care Center, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-03.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-02-03F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G
2026-02-03F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2025-08-14F0868, F0880Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-08-14F0628, F0657Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E
2025-08-14F0645, F0656, F0684, F0689, F0695, F0921PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2024-12-23F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E
2024-08-28F0851, F0868, F0880Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-08-28F0755, F0756Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E
2024-08-28F0551, F0565, F0609, F0610, F0623, F0625, F0656, F0689, F0690, F0699, F0804Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. / Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D
2023-08-24F0600, F0686, F0689Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-08-24F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-08-24F0609, F0610, F0921Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2023-08-24F0583, F0657, F0658, F0692, F0712, F0805, F0842Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D

Why was Iron River Care Center fined?

DateTypeAmount
2023-08-24Fine$42,575

Has Iron River Care Center had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-11-1432
2023-09-2320

How is Iron River Care Center staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.971083.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)29.344.1
Average number of residents per day59.485.9

Who owns Iron River Care Center?

Iron River Care Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name IRON RIVER CARE SERVICES INC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFRIEDMAN, BENJAMINsince 01/01/2019
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEFRIEDMAN, BENJAMINsince 01/06/2022
CORPORATE DIRECTORFRIEDMAN, BENJAMINsince 01/01/2019
CORPORATE OFFICERFRIEDMAN, BENJAMINsince 01/01/2019

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