Medilodge of Farmington
34225 Grand River Ave · Farmington, MI · 48335 · 2484777373
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $244,947 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$244,947 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $277,531 |
Inspection citations (92 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026 · 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 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026 · 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 February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
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 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G June 25, 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 July 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected July 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Fine | $34,512 |
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $115,902 |
| February 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $94,533 |
| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $1,398 |
| July 27, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235293 · certified since April 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.