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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Norlite Nursing Center

701 Homestead Street, Marquette, MI 49855

Norlite Nursing Center, a 99-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Marquette, MI, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #203 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#203 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
4.29
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
28
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Norlite Nursing Center, a 99-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Marquette, MI, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #203 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#203 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
4.29
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
28
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 422 MI nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235367
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
99
Residents
81
In Hospital
No
County
Marquette
Last Inspection
Jan 28, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.29 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.42 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.03
CNA Hours
2.84
Total Nursing Hours
4.29 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
50.7%
RN Turnover
46.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Norlite Nursing Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Norlite Nursing Center ranks #203 of 420 rated nursing homes in MI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Norlite Nursing Center operates 99 certified beds in Marquette, MI with approximately 81 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 28 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $113K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 4.29 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.42 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Norlite Nursing Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 50.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (28 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0559

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0675

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0808

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2024 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 4.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $113K

Date Type Amount
Jan 28, 2026 Payment Denial -
Dec 14, 2023 Fine $113K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Norlite Nursing Center, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Norlite Nursing Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MI registry
  • Peer homes near 99 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MI. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Norlite Nursing Center?
Norlite Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Norlite Nursing Center rank among nursing homes in MI?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Norlite Nursing Center ranks 203rd among 420 rated nursing homes in MI (#203 of 420). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Norlite Nursing Center?
Norlite Nursing Center reports 4.29 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.42 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 50.7%.
How many beds does Norlite Nursing Center have?
Norlite Nursing Center has 99 certified beds with approximately 81 residents. The facility is located at 701 Homestead Street, Marquette, MI 49855.
Does Norlite Nursing Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Norlite Nursing Center has 28 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Norlite Nursing Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Norlite Nursing Center has received 1 penalties totaling $113K.
Who owns Norlite Nursing Center?
Norlite Nursing Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Norlite Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Norlite Nursing Center was on Jan 28, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Norlite Nursing Center?
Norlite Nursing Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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