Medilodge of Cheboygan
824 South Huron · Cheboygan, MI · 49721 · 2316274347
85 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 75% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $29,348 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
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 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
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.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
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 February 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $29,348 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235566 · certified since July 4, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.