Medilodge of Campus Area
2815 Northwind Drive · East Lansing, MI · 48823 · 5173320817
102 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
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.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 3, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235517 · certified since May 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.