Medilodge of Ludington
1000 East Tinkham Avenue · Ludington, MI · 49431 · 2318456291
93 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$62,160 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,160 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 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 June 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · 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 December 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2024 · 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 August 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $62,160 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235358 · certified since February 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.