Facility profile · CCN 235601
Iron River Care Center
41 federal citations on record , and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $43,973.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202641
Total citations
41
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$43,973
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
41 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| Aug 14, 2025 | F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard |
| Dec 23, 2024 | F584 | Honor 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 | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F625 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 28, 2024 | F551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 24, 2023 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $43,973 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 52 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | Nov 14, 2025 · 32 days |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Fine | $42,575 | — |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | Sep 23, 2023 · 20 days |
| May 8, 2023 | Fine | $1,398 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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