Medilodge of Traverse City
2585 South Lafranier Road · Traverse City, MI · 49686 · 2319479511
84 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
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 April 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2024
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 April 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C March 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2023
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235336 · certified since September 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.