Quick answers
- Where is Norlite Nursing Center?
- 701 Homestead Street, Marquette, MI 49855, in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Norlite Nursing Center?
- (906) 228-9252, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Norlite Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Norlite Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $113,129 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Norlite Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 14, 2023 to July 14, 2026), Medicare lists 28 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 14, 2023 to July 14, 2026), Norlite Nursing Center had 28 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $113,129 in total (1 fine, the latest on December 14, 2023) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 4.59 hours per resident per day; the Michigan average is 4.03 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 28, 2026 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); January 28, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0675 Level G
“Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 12 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0559 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: November 21, 2024 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 21, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0710 Level D
“Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”
F0808 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: December 14, 2023 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 14, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 14, 2023 (standard health inspection); August 20, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (26)
E0013 Level F
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0022 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0232 Level F
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0781 Level F
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0100 Level E
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0343 Level E
“Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $113,129 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | Payment denial | from February 26, 2026, 48 days |
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $113,129 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.36 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.23 | 2.36 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.59 | 4.03 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.77 | 3.50 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.19 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 52.1% | 44.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 39.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Norlite Nursing Centers of Marquette Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (7)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck, Linda | Direct owner | 22% | January 1, 2003 |
| Eisele, Barbara | Direct owner | 14% | August 31, 2005 |
| Holliday, Victor | Direct owner | 6% | January 1, 1988 |
| Jaedecke, Robert | Direct owner | 14% | August 31, 2005 |
| Johnson, Eric | Direct owner | 22% | January 1, 2003 |
| Johnson, Lee | Direct owner | 22% | January 1, 2003 |
| Up Rehab Services LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2005 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 80.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Norlite Nursing Centers of Marquette Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1978-09-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 701 Homestead Street, Marquette, MI 49855 |
| County | Marquette County |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (906) 228‑9252 |
| CMS Certification Number | 235367 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans0.2 mi · Marquette, MI · 2 of 5 stars
- Eastwood Nursing Center9.4 mi · Negaunee, MI · 5 of 5 stars
- Marquette County Medical Care Facility14 mi · Ishpeming, MI · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital0.3 mi · Marquette, MI · Acute Care Hospital
- Bell Hospital13 mi · Ishpeming, MI · Critical Access Hospital
- Munising Memorial Hospital38 mi · Munising, MI · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13