Medilodge of Munising
300 West City Park Drive · Munising, MI · 49862 · 9063872273
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $84,659 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
$84,659 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — 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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $84,659 |
Inspection citations (64 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 7, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
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 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
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 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Fine | $84,659 |
| October 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235410 · certified since November 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.