Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 19 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its non-profit, county-run model and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. When touring, ask management about their current staff training programs to address the feedback regarding professional development needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews analyzed“Gogebic Medical Care Facility is frequently praised for its compassionate, attentive staff and its status as a county-run, non-profit institution. While most feedback is highly positive regarding the quality of care, some reviewers have noted a need for additional staff training and expressed dissatisfaction with specific experiences.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Non-profit, county-run mission
- High-quality long-term care
- Helpful and friendly environment
Concerns
- Need for additional staff training (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given your facility's commitment to a county-run mission, how do you ensure that your high staffing levels translate into personalized, hands-on care for each resident?
- 2I noticed the health inspection ratings are currently a focus area; what specific steps is the facility taking to improve in those metrics while maintaining the compassionate environment residents enjoy?
- 3With the recent feedback regarding staff development, what does your ongoing training program look like to ensure the team stays current on the best practices for long-term care?
- 4Since you have a strong reputation for being attentive, how do you balance the medical requirements of a nursing home with creating a vibrant, engaging social life for the residents?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for communicating with families and ensuring the resident receives immediate, high-level care?
- 6How do you incorporate feedback from families and residents to continuously refine the quality of care provided here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I was hit head-on in northern Wisconsin by a drunk. Transitioned here for a week after a long stint in the hospital and found the staff to be very attentive, helpful and caring, but I hope you never have to go here!”
“Easily the best long-term care facility in the whole region. why? because it is run by the county to take care of its people and it's not seeking profit, only good care.”
“Great staff, and compassionate care. Always helpful.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring safety and care concerns, with families filing complaints about medication management, resident protection, and treatment quality. The most frequent issues involve electrical system problems, cooking facility safety, and overall care quality, with some problems persisting across multiple years despite corrections. While all deficiencies have reported correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical areas like safety systems suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.
Mar 4, 2025Routine7
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 16, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Mar 13, 2024Routine3
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Mar 23, 2023Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 4, 2025
$16,153
Payment Denial
Mar 4, 2025
1-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Gogebic Medical Care Facility
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
County of Gogebic
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
19 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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