Iron County Medical Care Facility

Name: Iron County Medical Care Facility
Address: 1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI, 49920, US
Telephone: 9068756671

1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 · Iron County · 200 certified beds · avg 114 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1976

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.16

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (16)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 24, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint
Apr 17, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Apr 17, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Apr 17, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Apr 24, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Apr 24, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Apr 20, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 20, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Apr 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.
Apr 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	4	E
2024	6	F
2025	5	E
2026	1	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Michigan avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.16	4.32	3.95	top 13% in Michigan; top 11% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.88	0.84	0.69	top 37% in Michigan; top 22% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.27	3.79	3.50	top 18% in Michigan; top 16% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.43	0.49	0.48	top 48% in Michigan; top 42% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	46.2	44.1	45.8	bottom 44% in Michigan; bottom 47% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	39.2	42.9	top 23% in Michigan; top 20% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.20, RN 0.71, weekend 3.47. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
County of Iron	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/03/2017
Kauppi, Ryan	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2025
Kauppi, Ryan	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2025
Oman, Lynn	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/21/2012
Oman, Lynn	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/21/2012
Possanza, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2023
Possanza, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2023

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
"What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"How does your quality committee work, and can you share an example of a problem it identified and fixed?"
"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Iron River Care Center	11.9 mi	Iron River, MI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Florence Health Services	12.9 mi	Florence, WI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 235257.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Iron County Medical Care Facility

1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 · 9068756671

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
☐ "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "How does your quality committee work, and can you share an example of a problem it identified and fixed?"
☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 235257 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)