Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Ironwood, MI was fined $59,566 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community (Ironwood, MI) — $59,566 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Westgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Ironwood, MI was fined $59,566 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• 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.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.