Norlite is a family-owned 99-bed skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, established on Homestead Street in Marquette in 1972. We’re conveniently located next to UPHS-Marquette, so transport takes less than 5 minutes from door-to-door. Our medical teams share many of the same personnel, meaning your care can be better managed across the healthcare continuum.
Come take a tour! Visits can be scheduled 24/7 by calling the main line.
A variety of 18 to 20 distinct Activities take place each day, with daily staples including Coffee & Exercise at 9:30am, to Daily Happy Hour at 2:15pm, and ending with Bingo, starting at 7:00pm. There’s never a dull moment at Norlite! New Residents are impressed with the opportunities for socialization, the customer service, and the warm family-like treatment from staff.
We believe that each Resident is entitled to the best possible care through safe, engaging, and person-centered programming. We recognize the inherent dignity of each individual, who is part of a family and a community, and who has physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. Our goal is to assist each Resident to maintain his or her highest level of health & functioning as long as possible, and to ensure they live their life to the fullest while on our campus!
Marquette County was founded and developed because of its rich deposits of iron ore. Miners from around the world found their way here to make a better life for their families bringing ore up from the veins beneath. Michigamme, Ishpeming, Negaunee, Republic and Forsyth Township all have historical societies and museums that showcase the spirit of each area’s pioneers and their way of life.
Marquette County is home to arguably the best hiking, biking, kayaking and camping in the world. Retirees have increasingly flocked to the area, realizing just what it means to live in “God’s Country.”
In the past several years, Marquette county has been awarded two major awards as one of the top ten finalists in the All American City competition and was named as one of the Most Livable Cities. Marquette county is located in the center of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which was recently named one of the top ten destinations in the world to visit, and is home to Northern Michigan University and one of two Olympic Training Centers in the United States.
All departments work together to provide the daily care and services for our Residents. Our goal is to achieve a home-like atmosphere, while simultaneously maintaining the highest standards of medical care. The team includes:
Administrator, Director of Nursing, Education Director & Infection Preventionist.
Nursing staff consisting of RN’s and LPN’s. These nurses are assigned to each of Norlite’s wings and are responsible for administering medications, treatments, assessments, and notification to the physician and family of any changes in the Residents’ condition.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) are direct caregivers who are responsible for seeing to the Residents’ daily needs related to bathing, dressing, eating and personal care.
Certified Wound Care & Restorative staff members promote maintaining of physical functioning through specialized exercise, range of motion and skin rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy is provided through U.P. Rehab, who has contracted at Norlite for over 15 years. Therapists evaluate and treat all residents referred here for specific treatments with a goal of improving Residents to goals established upon admission. Norlite has successfully rehabilitated over 500 Residents since 2017, discharging them back to their prior setting in the community.
Social Work assists in the Discharge Planning for all Residents, ensuring the appropriate services such as home health and physician appointments are scheduled to provide discharging Residents with the best chance for success at home. Our licensed social workers also ensure Residents receive excellent psychosocial treatment while at Norlite, looking for opportunities to reduce medications while finding nonpharmacological interventions to prevent symptoms.
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating admissions, giving facility tours and meeting with potential residents and their families to answer any questions. The goal for each admission is for every new Resident to feel the transition from hospital (or home) to the facility is seamless and pain-free.
Activities Department is responsible for evaluating residents’ preferences for planned events both within and outside of the facility. Daily there are between 18 and 20 distinct Activities programs – Residents can stay busy from 8am to 8pm; the Activities are designed for a wide variety of Residents and at many levels of cognitive functioning. Popular activities offerings include daily exercise, coffee & current events, sensory stimulation, balloon volleyball, cottonball fights, broomstick hockey, wheelchair yoga, church services, musical entertainment, therapy animals, volunteer visitors and social events within the facility. They also plan outside events of interest such as the casino, restaurant outings, the circus, Willow Farms, a picnic at Presque Isle, Christmas lights bus tour, and more!
Maintenance Staff is in-house seven days a week, available to find solutions to most any facility issue, including snow removal on the grounds.
Culinary Staff prepares menus a month in advance and Resident diets are reviewed regularly by a Registered Dietician. All meals are prepared fresh, offering a main selection, a special substitute, and an “always available” menu. Essentially, if you have a request, we’ll try our best to make it happen, as long as it is within the Resident’s physician-authorized diet. If you would like to join your family member for any meal of the day, please call ahead and ask how!
Multi-disciplinary Care conferences are held every three months for our residents. You will be notified by mail of the date and time. Contact the Care Conference Coordinator, Lynda Laakko.
Our beautician comes to the facility every Tuesday. Hair appointments can be arranged in the Front Office; there is a charge based on the service provided.
U.P. Rehab services is the rehabilitation leader across the Upper Peninsula in Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Athletic Therapy. We partner with UP Rehab to provide the best care available in the area.
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April’s Employee of the Month voting was the most competitive we have ever had; we had 4 candidates with several votes, and a tie at the top! April’s Co-Employees of the Month are Jeff Fischer and Christine Mickelson!
Jeff is always gentle with the Residents. He seeks out those that sometimes are considered ‘more difficult to please.’ He works hard and compassionately, keeping his mind on the Residents. Jeff works really well with the other departments, and gets the Residents to join in on the Activities. Always there to help a teammate out, everyone’s day is brightened when Jeff walks in each morning. He’s true role model for the CNA position, and is recognized as a CNA Mentor because of it.
Christine was also commended for her compassion and for going the ‘extra mile.’ She makes Residents feel “more at home.” She helps her teammates, is very friendly, and is a joy to partner with. Norlite staff feel very lucky to have her here. Christine has a knack for staying positive, makes everyone feel heard, and is selfless with her time. She’s an amazing teammate. She treats Residents like family, and you can feel her passion whenever you are with her. Another one of Norlite’s CNA Mentors, Christine shows her leadership every day and in every way.
Congratulations, guys! And THANK YOU for everything you do for our Residents on the daily!
Special Mention to Tess Cleary and Molly Price for each receiving at least 5 votes! ... See MoreSee Less
MAZEL TOV to you Jeff!!!!! You were soooooo kind to my very difficult mother and there are just not words adequate to express my gratitude for everything that you did for her. Blessings on the ground beneath your feet. xo!!
Well deserved & congratulations ❣❣
Great Job Jeff!
A well deserved accolade to both of you! Everything you did for my husband was worthy of this. 😷 👏🏻
Congrats and well deserved!!!🌟
Congrats to both of you it takes a special person to do your job and you both go above and beyond.....thank you....
Chris you really deserve more than rest
Congrat to you Christine and Jeff!
Well deserve...
Congratulations guys!
Two VERY special people! So kind and loving. You both left footprints in my heart! Congratulation!!!
Congratulations.
Two wonderful people who I got to know when a friends wife was at norlite. 🙏😘
We’re at the #nmujobfair at the Northern Center, looking for future and current #nurses, medical receptionists and other front-line staff members. Jump start your #healthcare career today! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Jaime Kentala, PTA, who is March's Employee of the Month!
While they aren’t technically “Norlite Employees,” we all consider our U.P. Rehab teammates as full members of the Norlite family and certainly deserving of equal recognition. While they all really should be commended for their professionalism and attitude, there was one individual who stood above during the voting.
Jaime was commended for being kind, caring and approachable. "One of the best healthcare workers I have ever worked with," stated another nomination. Great with the Residents. Always nice, upbeat and caring. Even with a mask on, you can always tell there is a smile. Always positive & happy. Residents adore her.
Thank you Jaime! Keep setting such an amazing example!
Special Mention goes out to Mikayla Mayo for receiving several votes as well! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations!! You will be able to make a difference in a person's life.
Congratulations 💕
Thank you!!
Molli Frion is February's Employee of the Month!
Molli is a Unit Clerk at Norlite, a former CNA who has found her niche at the Nursing Station coordinating facility communication. Molli has a welcoming and chipper personality, greeting and screening everyone who enters most mornings.
Her teammates describe her as super helpful, an improvement to their day, and as having a contagious attitude. She's well-organized, knowledgeable, and all about Norlite! She's a special person, thoughtful and caring.
Thank you, Molli, and CONGRATULATIONS on being named February's Employee of the Month!
Honorable Mention for Christine Mickelson (CNA), Shannon Smith (Unit Clerk), Judy Anderson (Environmental Services) and Molly Price for receiving multiple votes! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Kristina Allan, LPN, who has been selected by her peers as January's Employee of the Month!
Kristina was described as being kind, helpful and funny. She's cheerful, picks up extra shifts, and is pleasant to work with. She's attentive to the residents' needs, and is a big help to new teammates on the night shift!
From an outsider's perspective, it's easy to see that she goes "above & beyond" the baseline expectation of any staff member. She's always smiling, and is ready for any challenge.
From a co-worker, "she has a positive attitude who makes work fun."
Kristina, THANK YOU for everything you bring to Norlite, and CONGRATULATIONS on being named January's Employee of the Month!!
Special Mention goes out to September Williams, Luciana Matthews, Paige Hillier, Ashabi Perkins & Stacey Clark for receiving multiple votes! ... See MoreSee Less
Congrats to the newest graduates of the CNA Training Program!
From left, pictured are Courteney Belford, Rebecca Anderson and Burl Junior (all Norlite), followed by new Eastwood CNAs George Gordon and Kayla Lopez.
Congratulations to Theresa Garrow, December Employee of the Month!
Theresa was commended for her dedication to the Activities department, the Residents at Norlite, and for bringing laughter to all. She is always pleasant, is always on time, and is willing to go outside of her normal job duties to help out.
She is very kind, makes sure the Residents have what they need, and finds answers to questions when unknown circumstances arise.
Thank you, Theresa!
Honorable mention to Becka and Mia for receiving multiple votes as well. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to the latest 4 graduates of the CNA Training Program, Clarissa Gobert, Nathan Gustafson, Blake Martin & Natasha Marsh!
Jumpstart YOUR healthcare career today - inquire about our paid training program, and get full time hours & benefits in as little as 3 days of work each week, while earning over $20 average hourly wage. Starting.
Congrats guys! Way to step up while others have been stepping down.
Congratulations to Tess Cleary, who was awarded as the Employee of the Year at Norlite's Awards Banquet Friday Evening!
Tess was commended for her incredible attitude, her energy, and for her willingness to jump right in. She stays late to help others finish their work, she stays positive, and is always amazing as a partner.
As a mentor to new teammates, her organization, bedside manner, and dependability set an example for everyone.
It's obvious she loves what she does. TESS - THANK YOU!!! ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to the Lake Superior Community Partnership and project sponsors for the $10 Visa Pre-Paid Gift Cards for our Team as part of the Love on Local Heroes Project!
A very thoughtful gift, an unprompted way of saying THANK YOU for taking care of Marquette's elderly.
THANK YOU to BCBS, Enbridge, West End Health Foundation, Cliffs, UPHP, Community Foundation of Mqt Co., United Way, Mqt Co. Ambassadors, Innovate Mqt Smartzone, Semco, JP Electric, Boreal Aviation Inc., Eagle Mine, UPPCO, Meijer, Great Northern Title, Tourville Family and the Superior Health Foundation for your donations. ... See MoreSee Less
In the event that anyone is interested in attending, or even sending silent loving thoughts and prayers, for our well-loved nurse, Cheryl. ... See MoreSee Less
Cheryl was a very special person she took care of my husband Wayne Riopelle at Norlite from the time he arrived 4 and a 1/2 years ago she was very attentive to her patients very lovable we're going to miss her and think of her often. Donna Riopelle and family.
I enjoyed talking to Cheryl and getting to know her. She was kind lady, super nurse and friend to many
Sending prayers and love from NC to you and her family.
Sad to say Cheryl and I grew apart after I left norlite. She was an amazing women!
Congratulations to Norlite Nursing Center's October Employee of the Month-Bob Groleau! Bob's co-workers commended him on how reliable he always is and his willingness to pitch in where needed. Bob always has a great attitude and a smile on his face. Bob is a hard worker who goes above & beyond to help others out. Congratulations Bob! We are so happy you are part of the Norlite Team!! ... See MoreSee Less
Help our Seniors! Eastwood and Norlite are representing at the Job Application Drive at the Marquette Commons! Stop on down & check out our opportunities! ... See MoreSee Less
Analisa was praised over and over for her willingness to help, keep an even keel, and for finishing her work completely most every day. Nurses commend her for her quality and attention to detail. Others commend her for her teamwork and for picking up so many open shifts. Her dedication is unquestioned, and we all owe her a debt of gratitude.
As a CNA Mentor, she sets the tone for reliability and dependability, is always punctual and efficient with her time, and teaches the right way. Residents look forward to her shifts, and her attitude is fantastic. Other words in the 13 votes she received include “Rockstar, Awesome, Worthy and Outgoing.”
Analisa, THANK YOU and Congratulations on being named August’s Employee of the Month!
Honorable Mention to Chris Pabst and Lora Houghton, who each received 5 votes! ... See MoreSee Less
Huge thank you to Brookridge Assisted Living for treating our staff to an amazing Egyptian meal on Friday! This was an incredible gesture, and our staff was very appreciative! Kudos to the Chef! ... See MoreSee Less
July’s Employee of the Month is Chris Alderton, RN!
Chris is the Nursing Supervisor at Norlite. As such, she communicates the medical needs to the physicians overseeing Resident care, brainstorming to address both current and potential future issues.
She goes above & beyond for both the Residents and staff every day. She picks up shifts, she maintains her composure, and bears a heavy workload with professionalism. She sacrifices her time and energy to ensure others around her excel. She listens to the front-line staff, ascertaining their perspective and bringing it to the leadership team.
Chris, thank you for everything you do!
Honorable mention to Sarah, Karen, Tabb, Amy, John Wright, John Cubr & Breyanna for receiving multiple votes. ... See MoreSee Less
