Medilodge of Port Huron

5635 Lakeshore · Fort Gratiot, MI · 48059 · 8103857447

127 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Medilodge

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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

Inspection record 30% of score 83
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 81
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 91
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.023.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.940.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.16≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year28%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · 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 June 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected March 10, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    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 March 10, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected March 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 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 March 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected March 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023

    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 December 3, 2022 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235421 · certified since February 12, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.