Medilodge of Midland

4900 Hedgewood Drive, Midand, MI 48640 (989) 631-9670
For profit - Corporation 107 Beds MEDILODGE Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#50 of 422 in MI
Last Inspection: August 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Medilodge of Midland has an impressive Trust Grade of A, indicating excellent quality and a highly recommended facility for care. Ranked #50 out of 422 nursing homes in Michigan, they are in the top half, and they are the best option among the three facilities in Midland County. However, the facility's performance is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 3 in 2024 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a positive aspect, with a 4 out of 5-star rating and a turnover rate of 41%, which is below the state average. On the downside, there were recent incidents where medications were administered incorrectly and wound assessments were incomplete, which could potentially harm residents. Overall, while Medilodge of Midland has strong points, families should weigh these against the recent trends and specific concerns noted in inspections.

Trust Score
A
90/100
In Michigan
#50/422
Top 11%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Worse
3 → 7 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
41% turnover. Near Michigan's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Michigan facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Michigan. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★★☆
4.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 3 issues
2025: 7 issues

The Good

  • 4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (41%)

    7 points below Michigan average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 41%

Near Michigan avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Chain: MEDILODGE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record

Sept 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #23 Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #23 (R23) admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnos...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #23 Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #23 (R23) admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and dementia. Further review revealed Family Member P to be R23's designated emergency contact. Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for R23, with a reference date of 6/22/2024 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, out of a total possible score of 15, which indicated R23 was cognitively intact. Review of R23's Nurses Notes, dated 9/9/2024 at 11:38 AM, revealed the medical provider ordered an x-ray to rule out pneumonia. Review of R23's Physician's Orders revealed an order for doxycycline hyclate oral capsule 100 mg's, written 9/10/2024 at 6:35 AM, with instructions to take 1 capsule two times a day for pneumonia. In an interview on 9/11/2024 at 10:35 AM, Staff Development RN E reported the medical provider ordered doxycycline for R23 on 9/10/2024 after his chest x-ray resulted positive for pneumonia. Staff Development RN E reported she was not aware whether R23's emergency contact had been notified of this change in condition. In a telephone interview on 9/11/2024 at 11:02 AM, Family Member P reported she was not aware of R23's pneumonia diagnosis and treatment and she would like to have been contacted by the facility about this. In an interview on 9/11/2024 at 11:28 AM, R23 reported he had not notified Family Member P of his pneumonia diagnosis and treatment, and he preferred the facility to keep Family Member P informed of things like this. In an interview on 9/11/2024 at 10:47 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) reported she was not aware whether R23's emergency contact had been notified of his pneumonia diagnosis and treatment. The DON reported the nurse who placed the antibiotic order on 9/10/2024 should have notified Family Member P and documented this in a progress note. The DON was unable to find documentation that Family Member P had been notified of this change of condition. Review of facility policy/procedure Notification of Changes, revised 8/29/2024, revealed .The facility must inform the resident, consult with the resident's physician and/or notify the resident's family member or legal representative when there is a change requiring such notification . Circumstances requiring notification include . Accidents . Significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial condition such as deterioration in health, mental or psychosocial status . Circumstances that require a need to alter treatment . Additional considerations . Competent individuals . The facility must still contact the resident's physician and notify resident's representative . Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify responsible parties and family of changes in medication and condition and failed to notify the medical provider of blood pressures outside of established parameters for two Residents (R24 and R23) of three residents reviewed for notification of change. Findings: Resident #24 Review of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) reflected Resident #24 (R24) admitted to the facility 4/7/24 with pertinent diagnoses that included dementia and hypertension. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] reflected R24 was severely cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 0 out of 15. The medical record reflected a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) was in place that designated Responsible Party (RP) Q as the contact person with the authority to oversee the care and to make informed medical decisions for R24. During a telephone interview conducted 9/9/24 at 1:54 PM, RP Q reported the facility does not always ensure he is notified of medication changes. Review of the Medical Provider Progress Note dated 9/5/24 at 0000 revealed, I will start amlodipine 10 milligrams (mg) once a day for hypertension. The EMR reflected a corresponding Physicians Order for the medication. Neither this entry, or any on or near this date, reflected RP Q was contacted and informed of the the reason for, or the addition of, the medication. Review of EMR Progress Notes for R24 reflected an entry with a corresponding Physician's Order dated 8/20/24 at 10:39 AM for an increase in the frequency of the diuretic (water pill) Lasix 40 mg and a potassium supplement to twice a day for five days then return the frequency to once a day for edema and (hypertension). No documentation was found in the EMR that RP Q was notified of the medication frequency change or why it was being implemented. Additional Progress Notes with medication changes were identified on: 4/30/24 at 6:27 PM for Roxanol (opioid) for pain and Zofran for nausea and vomiting. 4/29/24 at 5:18 PM for Lasix daily (times) 5 doses. Neither of the above entries reflected RP Q was contacted and informed. The Physician Assistant (PA) Progress Note dated 4/17/24 at 0000 revealed nurse stated (RP Q ) states (R24) has a severe allergy to morphine, nurse would like to switch to dilaudid, gave ok. nurse also stated (R24) has allergies, order given to nurse for Flonase . Neither this entry or prior and post entries in the Progress Notes (reflected) that RP Q was aware of the medication change to dilaudid or the addition of Flonase. On 9/11/24 at 11:58 AM an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) in the DON office. The DON was informed of the dates that medication changes were documented in the EMR without documentation that RP Q had been informed of the changes and the reason for the changes. The DON indicated a review would be conducted. As of survey exit no further documentation or information regarding notification to RP Q of medication and treatment changes was provided. R24 Continued Review of the documentation binder provided by the facility reflected Education/ In-service Record dated 7/9/24. Topic/Title: Provider notification and vitals outside parameters/ complete documentation on (Medication Administration Records) and (Treatment Administration Records) in (EMR). Objectives/ Content: - Monitor and follow all orders that have parameters .Following standing provider parameters if not listed in (Doctor's)order. - Rechecking vital signs (related to) premedication time, activity .and any .chronic condition prior to notifying provider. - Report vitals outside thresholds parameters to provider and document all notifications in (EMR). -Ensure you are checking the alerts (red bell in ((EMR)) for any outside of threshold parameters for follow-up throughout the shift. -Ensure all tasks are completed and documented in (EMR) prior to end of shifts. Reminder: treatments not documented are not done. Included in the Education binder was the document titled Threshold Vitals for ALL (sic) residents. The document reflected Notify provider if vital trends are outside these parameters. These listed notification parameters included a systolic (top number) blood pressure of either a finding lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm hg) or a finding of higher than 170mm hg. Also listed is the diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure parameter of a finding of less than 50 mm hg and a finding greater than 100 mm hg. The Threshold Vitals for ALL residents document further reflected Red Dot Alerts noted under red bell in (EMR) Should be checked by nursing throughout the shift to (sic) for vitals outside of threshold. And Nurses need to note in (EMR) that re-check is completed and any new provider orders (related to) vitals outside threshold. (ie physician aware, no new orders, or medications given, vitals rechecked and (within normal limits). Lastly, the document reflected *Reminder to notify and document in (EMR) any and all vitals outside parameters, medications held, and/or given (related to) parameters. The Education binder included a sign-in sheet that revealed the signatures of twenty Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses LPN) as attending the meeting on 7/9/24. Review of the EMR blood pressure history for R24 after 7/9/24 revealed: 7/18/24 at 12:54 AM - BP 177/70 mm hg - the next BP documented was taken on 7/20/24 at 9:49 AM, approximately 32 hours later, indicating no recheck was taken of a systolic finding above the 170 mm hg notification parameter. Furthermore, the finding on 7/20/24 was 176/86. The next BP documented approximately 24 hours later on 7/21/24 at 8:28 AM was 190/80 mm hg with no rechecks or EMR entries found that the provider had been notified. The BP history continued to reveal blood pressure results outside the notifying parameters on 7/26/24 (190/78), 7/28/24 (170/91), 7/30/24 (184/86), 7/31/24 (171/76), and another five elevated BPs until 8/15/24 at 8:30 AM when a BP finding of 178/111 is documented without a recheck until 8/16/24 at 9:00 AM which also was elevated at 180/83. On 8/19/24 at 8:28 AM a BP of 204/91 is documented without a recheck until 9:57 PM, more than 13 hours later. Review of the EMR did not reflect any nursing documentation of red bell alerts or that BPs were rechecked or that the provider had been contacted and tasks completed consistent with the Objectives/ Content of the education that was provided on 7/9/24. On 9/11/24 at 11:58 AM an interview was conducted with the DON in the DON office. The DON was informed a review of the blood pressure history of R24 had been completed. The DON was asked about the elevated blood pressures and the lack of physician notification and the absence of documented recheck blood pressures. The DON reported the facility uses a texting system and that the medical providers were likely notified through this. The DON indicated she expects a blood pressure be rechecked after a finding outside of the normal parameters. The DON reported she will review for physician notifications and provide an update. On 9/11/24 at 1:43 PM the DON reported that the texting communications to the medical providers could not be obtained. The DON did not indicate that the texting communications were consistent with the protocols and documentation that were reviewed at the education meeting of 7/9/24. However, the DON reported recheck blood pressures should be documented in the EMR. On 9/11/24 at 12:44 PM Registered Nurse (RN) I reported if a blood pressure is obtained outside of the notifying parameters, she would assess the resident, recheck the blood pressure, and notify the physician if the blood pressure remained elevated. On 9/11/24 at 12:45 AM Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) H reported she would recheck an elevated blood pressure and contact the medical provider if needed. On 9/11/24 at 12:49 PM RN D reported she would recheck the blood pressure and check to see if the resident had any (as needed) medication for blood pressure control, then notify the (medical) provider for further direction. As of survey exit no further pertinent information or documentation was provided by the facility.
Jun 2024 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00140074 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow professio...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00140074 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow professional standards of nursing practice for medication administration for 4 of 8 residents (Resident #10, Resident #8, Resident #15, and Resident #17), reviewed for the provision of nursing services, resulting in medication errors and medications being administered outside of the physician-ordered parameters. Findings include: Resident #10 (R10): Review of an admission Record revealed R10 was an [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: Diabetes type II. Review of R10's Order Details dated 4/2/24 revealed, Insulin Glargine Solution 100 UNIT/ML Inject 12 unit subcutaneously two times a day for diabetes Hold if bs (blood sugar) less than 110. Review of R10's Medication Administration Record and Blood Sugar Summary revealed: * On 5/1/24 at 8:16 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 89 and the insulin was administered. * On 5/3/24 at 7:47 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 68 and the insulin was administered. * On 5/7/24 at 8:14 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 93 and the insulin was administered. * On 5/14/24 at 7:47 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 96 and the insulin was administered. * On 5/18/24 at 6:47 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 92 and the insulin was administered. * On 5/22/24 at 7:50 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 62 and the insulin was administered. * On 5/31/24 at 8:10 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 90 and the insulin was administered. * On 6/2/24 at 7:24 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 78 and the insulin was administered. * On 6/6/24 at 7:16 AM R10 had a blood sugar of 76 and the insulin was administered. Resident #8 (R8): Review of an admission Record revealed R8 was an [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: hypertension (high blood pressure). Review of R8's Order Details dated 4/4/24 revealed, Metoprolol Succinate ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 25 MG (Metoprolol Succinate) Give 0.5 tablet by mouth one time a day for hold if sbp (systolic blood pressure) less than 100 or pulse less than 60. Review if R8's Medication Administration Record, Blood Pressure Summary, and Pulse Summary revealed: *On 6/3/24 at 7:44 AM R8 had a heart rate of 50 and the Metoprolol was administered. *On 6/10/24 at 8:06 AM R8 had a blood pressure of 80/48 and the Metoprolol was administered. Resident #15 (R15): Review of an admission Record revealed R15 was an [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: neuropathy (nerve pain). Review of R15's Order Details dated 3/25/24 revealed, Gabapentin Capsule 300 MG (Gabapentin) *Controlled Drug* Give 1 capsule by mouth three times a day for Neuropathy. (Note that Gabapentin is no longer classified as a controlled substance in the state of Michigan. However, the facility licensed nurses were continuing to sign out the Gabapentin following the previous guidelines). Review of R15's Control Substance Record revealed on 6/9/24 at 1:55 PM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered and at 8:30 PM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered. This was confirmed due to the correct amount remaining of Gabapentin reflected on the Control Substance Record. (Nurses are required to account for each capsule removed from the residents dispensed medication by counting the remaining number of capsules at shift change.) Review of R15's June Medication Administration Record revealed all 3 doses of Gabapentin were documented as administered on 6/9/24. Review of R15's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation that a dose of Gabapentin was held and/or a provider order to hold Gabapentin on 6/9/24. Resident #17 (R17): Review of an admission Record revealed R17 was a [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: chronic pain syndrome. Review of R17's Order Details dated 2/29/24 revealed, Neurontin Capsule 300 MG (Gabapentin) *Controlled Drug* Give 300 mg by mouth three times a day. Review of R17's Control Substance Record revealed: *On 6/2/24 at 8:00 AM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered and at 8:40 PM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered. *On 6/7/24 at 8:00 AM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered and at 9:19 PM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered. *On 6/8/24 at 8:00 AM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered and at 8:37 PM a dose of Gabapentin was documented as removed/administered. Confirmed due to the correct amount remaining of Gabapentin reflected on the Control Substance Record. Review of R17's June Medication Administration Record revealed all 3 doses of Gabapentin were documented as administered on 6/2/24, 6/7/24, and 6/8/24. Review of R17's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation that Gabapentin was held and/or a provider order to hold Gabapentin on 6/2/24, 6/7/24, and 6/8/24. During an interview on 06/10/2024 at 10:53 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) E reported that controlled medications were signed out of the Control Substance Record at the time they were removed from the residents medication and signed out of the Electronic Health Record after they were administered. During an interview on 6/11/24 at 5:00 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the medication errors for R15 and R17 Gabapentin. DON confirmed that R10 and R8 received medications outside of the physician ordered parameters and reported the expectation for the licensed nurses was to ensure medications were administered and/or held following the provider orders. Review of the facility policy Medication Administration last reviewed/revised 1/17/23 revealed, .8. Obtain and record vital signs, when applicable or per physician orders. When applicable, hold medications for those vital signs outside the physician's prescribed parameters .17. Sign MAR after administered. For those medications requiring vital signs, record the vital signs onto the MAR. 18. IF medication is a controlled substance, sign narcotic book . Review of Fundamentals of Nursing ([NAME] and [NAME]) 10th edition revealed, (Nurses) are responsible for documenting any preassessment data required of certain medications such as a blood pressure measurement for antihypertensive medications or laboratory values, as in the case of Warfarin, before giving the medication. [NAME], [NAME] A.; [NAME], [NAME] Griffin; Stockert, [NAME] A.; Hall, [NAME]. Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book (p. 609). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. Review of Fundamentals of Nursing ([NAME] and [NAME]) 10th edition revealed, Legal Guidelines for Documentation . Errors in recording can lead to errors in treatment or may imply an attempt to mislead or hide evidence . Record must be accurate, factual, and objective. Be certain that each entry is thorough. A person reading your documentation needs to be able to determine that a patient received adequate care. [NAME], [NAME] A.; [NAME], [NAME] Griffin; Stockert, [NAME] A.; Hall, [NAME]. Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book (p. 366). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00140074. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to 1.) Ensure that...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00140074. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to 1.) Ensure that pressure injury/wound assessments were complete and accurate, 2.) Ensure that wound treatments were ordered and completed, and 3.) Ensure that wound treatments and care planned interventions were reviewed/revised following the worsening of a wound for 6 of 8 residents (Resident #5, Resident #12, Resident #13, Resident #14, Resident #19, and Resident #20) reviewed for alterations in skin integrity/pressure ulcers, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate wound assessment and a delay in wound treatment. Findings include: Resident #5 (R5): Review of an admission Record revealed R5 was an [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of R5's preadmission Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Nurse note dated 10/3/24 revealed, Right Ischium (buttock), stage II pressure injury, which was a blister, area measures 2.2 x 2.4 x 0.1 cm, without tunneling or undermining. Wound bed with pink base .Left Ischium (Buttock), stage II pressure injury, which appears to have a shear component given the irregular margins and peeling skin, area measures 1.2 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm, without tunneling or undermining. Wound bed with pink base .Sacrococcygeal with deep tissue injury present. Area is a deep purple/maroon, intact and without exudate. Measures 0.8 x 0.8 cm. Peri area is red and blanchable with notable superficial shearing distally . Treatment: Bilateral Ischium's & Sacrococcygeal: Cleanse with saline; apply silicone bordered foam dressing (Mepilex Foam sacrum) over wound 2 fingerbreadths above anus. Change dressing every 3 days and prn (as needed) . Indicating R5 had 3 pressure injuries prior to his admission to the facility. Review of R5's Order Summary dated 10/6/23 revealed, Cleanse buttocks with NS, par dry. Apply Mepilex to open area Q 3 days and prn for wound care one time a day every 3 day(s) for wound care for 3 Days -Start Date-10/07/2023. Review of R5's Treatment Administration Record revealed the wound treatment was not completed on 10/10/23 (was documented as completed on 10/7/23). Review of R5's Nursing admission Evaluation-Part 1 (Section V-Skin) dated 10/6/23 revealed Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) to R5's sacrum, right buttock, and left buttock. Review of the section C. Skin Related Care Plans revealed care planned interventions related to Risk of Skin Impairment were initiated but interventions for Impaired Skin were left blank. Review of the section D. Skin Related Tasks revealed the tasks floating heels, heels up cushion, pressure redistribution device to chair, pressure redistribution foot device, pressure redistribution mattress to bed, and turn and reposition per care plan and as needed were left blank. (MASD is irregular in shape and affects moist, friction-prone areas. Pressure injuries will have defined edges and will be over a bony prominence.) Review of R5's Skin & Wound Evaluations (x 3) dated 10/6/23 revealed MASD to coccyx, MASD to left gluteus, and MASD to sacrum. The Nursing admission Evaluation-Part 1 and Skin & Wound Evaluations reflected the licensed nurse inaccurately identified/staged R5's skin injuries and/or did not complete a thorough admission assessment utilizing the Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Nurse consultative assessment and recommendations. Review of R5's Skin Assessment dated 10/7/23 revealed, Coccyx-quarter size pressure wound of superficial skin. Redness noted. No Drainage. There were no wound measurements included in the assessment. Review of R5's Nurses' Note dated 10/7/23 revealed, .Coccyx has quarter size pressure wound with redness surrounding area . Review of R5's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation that R5's emergency contact/wife was notified of the worsening/deterioration of the skin injury. There was no treatment change made. R5's initial assessment of the breakdown was documented as MASD. This assessment indicated there was a deterioration of R5's skin injury from MASD to a stage II pressure injury. (Stage II pressure injury is a partial thickness loss of dermis (skin) presenting as a shallow open ulcer with red and/or pink wound bed.) Review of R5's Hospital Records dated 10/11/23 revealed, .Coccyx , unstageable, pressure injury, measuring 0.6 x 1.2 x 0.1 cm, without tunneling or undermining. Wound bed is obscured of yellow slough tissue. Left Ischium stage III pressure injury, area measures 1.2 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm, without tunneling or undermining. Wound bed with a mix of yellow and pink tissue . Confirming the presence stageable pressure injuries at the time of R5's hospital transfer. Resident #12 (R12): Review of an admission Record revealed R12 was an [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of R12's Wound Evaluations from 5/1/24-6/1/24 revealed: *5/1/24 no measurements were documented *5/8/24 no depth was documented *5/13/24 no depth was documented *5/15/24 no depth was documented R12's wound assessments on 5/22/24 and 5/29/24 included a depth measurement confirming the wound had a measurable depth. Review of R12's Order Details revealed, Wash sacrum with wound wash and pat dry. Sprinkle collagen particles into wound bed, Apply skin prep to surrounding tissue and cover with silicone pad dressing daily and prn until healed. everyday shift for wound -Start Date- 4/11/2024. Review of R12's June Treatment Administration Record revealed R12's wound treatment was not completed on 6/6/24. Review of R12's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation regarding a rationale for the incomplete wound assessment and/or wound treatments. Resident #13 (R13): Review of an admission Record revealed R13 was a [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of R13's Order Details dated 6/6/24 revealed, Cleanse Stage II to coccyx with NS (normal saline), pat dry. Apply hydrogel and cover with island drsg (dressing) daily and prn (as needed) one time a day for Stage II present on admit with a start date of 6/7/24 and end date 6/10/24. Indicating the wound treatment was not ordered on the date of his admission [DATE]). Review of R13's June Treatment Administration Record revealed R13's did not have a dressing change on 6/6/24. Review of R13's Order Details dated 6/10/24 revealed, Cleanse Stage II to coccyx with NS, pat dry. Apply xeroform. one time a day for Stage II present on admit with a start date of 6/11/24. Review of R13's June Treatment Administration Record revealed R13's did not have a dressing change on 6/9/24. Resident #14 (R14): Review of an admission Record revealed R14 was a [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of R14's Order Details dated 3/27/24 revealed, Cleanse sacrum with wound wash and pat dry. Apply collagen, cover with telfa and secure with small amount of tape. every day shift for wounds AND as needed for wound with a start date of 3/28/24 and end date of 5/9/24. Review of R14's May Treatment Administration Record revealed the ordered treatment was not completed on 5/4/24. Review of R14's Order Details dated 5/9/24 revealed, Cleanse sacrum with wound wash and pat dry. Apply xeroform to wound bed, cover with bordered foam. Change daily and as needed every day shift for wounds AND as needed for wound with a start date of 5/10/24 and end date 5/30/24. Review of R14's May Treatment Administration Record revealed the ordered treatment was not completed on 5/18/24 or 5/20/24. Review of R14's Wound Evaluations from 5/1/24-6/1/24 revealed: *5/1/24 no depth measurement was documented *5/7/24 no length, width, or depth measurement was documented *5/21/24 no depth measurement was documented *6/4/24 no depth measurement was documented Review of R14's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation for a rationale for the missed wound treatments and/or incomplete measurements. Resident #19 (R19): Review of an admission Record revealed R19 was a [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: pressure ulcer of sacral region-unstageable. Review of R19's Skin & Wound Evaluation dated 5/30/24 revealed R19 had an unstageable pressure injury on her intergluteal cleft present on admission. No wound measurements were documented (length, width, depth, or area). Review of R19's Order Details revealed, For sacrum wound, cleanse with dermal wound cleanser, apply nystatin powder to periwound skin and dab only with no sting skin prep to all periwound skin and allow to dry. DO NOT WIPE. Apply medihoney to wound base. Gently pack wound with 1/4 sheet of alginate, cover with allevyn life. NO saline moistened gauze, wound is too wet. in the afternoon for sacral wound -Start Date- 05/22/2024 Review of R19's June Treatment Administration Record revealed R19's wound treatments were not completed on 6/7/24 and 6/9/24. Review of R19's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation regarding a rationale for the incomplete wound assessment and/or wound treatments. Resident #20 (R20): Review of an admission Record revealed R20 was a [AGE] year-old female, admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses which included: pressure ulcer of sacral region stage 4. Review of R20's Order Details revealed, Per Wound Clinic Recommendations: Coccyx Wound: cleanse with wound cleanser, apply skin prep peri wound, place prisma to wound base, then fill void with aquacell, cover with bordered foam dressing daily. one time a day Ok to use equivalent dressing treatments -Start Date- 03/09/2024. Review of R20's May Treatment Administration Record revealed the wound treatment was not completed on 5/4/24, 5/19/24, or 5/26/24. Review of R20's June Treatment Administration Record revealed the wound treatment was not completed on 6/2/24 or 6/9/24. Review of R19's Electronic Health Record revealed no documentation regarding a rationale for the missed wound treatments. During an interview on 6/11/23 at 10:08 AM, Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) reported the facility had 3 Unit Managers that were wound certified and completed weekly wound evaluations. NHA reported the wound evaluations included a picture of the wound, description of the wound, and measurements following standards of care. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 12:11 PM, Unit Manager (UM) F reported that she and the other Unit Managers worked together managing the wound program at the facility. UM F did not recall R5 specifically but reported the wound management program included initial wound assessments, initiation of treatments, and implementation of care planned interventions. UM F reported that when a resident is admitted to the facility the licensed floor nurses are responsible for completing the nursing assessment and transcribing the ordered medications and treatments into the electronic health record. UM F reported that the managers were responsible for ensuring all medications and treatments were ordered and/or reconciled for new admissions and readmissions. UM F reported that if a resident was admitted late on a Friday or over the weekend then the Unit Managers would ensure all medication and treatment orders were reconciled/ordered when they returned to the building on the following Monday and concluded that that was why there may have been a delay in R13's treatment order. UM F reported that the licensed floor nurses were responsible for the weekly skin assessments which would include notification to the provider, family/guardian, and management if a new skin injury was identified. UM F reported the unit managers were responsible for the weekly wound assessments, measurements, and wound pictures. UM F confirmed that the facility utilized a camera that would upload the picture the health record and would also measure the length and width of the wound. UM F reported the depth of a wound could not be captured by the camera and had to be measured by the unit managers and documented in the Skin & Wound Evaluations. UM F reported that the licensed floor nurses were responsible for completing wound treatments if they were scheduled during their shifts. UM F reported that if a treatment was not completed it should be documented in the Treatment Administration Record with a rationale. UM F reported R14 was not one to refuse treatment but did have a preference for the time of day it was completed. UM F reported that she was not aware that treatments were not being completed as ordered and reported that the unit managers were not currently completing audits on ordered treatments. During an interview on 6/11/24 at 2:55 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed R12, R13, R14's missed treatments in the Treatment Administration Records and reported she would review the resident's charts and provide a basis if able. During an interview on 6/11/24 at 5:00 PM, NHA and DON reported that the expectation for the licensed nurses was to complete all treatments as ordered and document in the electronic health record any refusals and/or missed treatments as well as ensuring complete and accurate assessments. Requested documentation/follow-up related to the incomplete wound treatments and/or wound assessments for R12, R13, and R14 via email on 6/11/24 at 1:00 PM. No additional documentation was received regarding the above listed treatments and/or wound evaluations prior to survey exit. Review of the facility policy Pressure Injury Prevention and Management last reviewed/revised 1/1/22 revealed, .2. The facility shall establish and utilize a systematic approach for pressure injury prevention and management, including prompt assessment and treatment; intervening to stabilize, reduce or remove underlying risk factors; monitoring the impact of the interventions; and modifying the interventions as appropriate. 3. Assessment of Pressure Injury Risk a. Licensed nurses will conduct a pressure injury risk assessment, using the [NAME] or Braden tool on all residents upon admission/re-admission, weekly x four weeks, then quarterly or whenever the resident's condition changes significantly. b. Licensed nurses will conduct a full body skin assessment on all residents upon admission/re-admission, weekly, and after any newly identified pressure injury. Findings will be documented in the medical record. c. Assessments of pressure injuries will be performed by a licensed nurse and documented in the medical record .4. Interventions for Prevention and to Promote Healing a. After completing a thorough assessment/evaluation, the interdisciplinary team shall develop a relevant care plan that includes measurable goals for prevention and management of pressure injuries with appropriate interventions .e. The goals and preferences of the resident and/or authorized representative will be included in the plan of care. f. Interventions will be documented in the care plan and communicated to all relevant staff. 5. Monitoring a. The attending physician will be notified of i. The presence of a new pressure injury upon identification. ii. The progression towards healing, or lack of healing, of any pressure injuries weekly. iii. Any complications (such as infection, development of a sinus tract, etc.) as needed. b. The effectiveness of current preventative and treatment modalities and processes will be discussed in accordance with the QAA Committee Schedule, and as needed when actual or potential problems are identified. 6. Modifications of Interventions .b. Interventions on a resident's plan of care will be modified as needed. Considerations for needed modifications include: i. Changes in resident's degree of risk for developing a pressure injury. ii. New onset or recurrent pressure injury development. iii. Lack of progression towards healing . Review of Fundamentals of Nursing ([NAME] and [NAME]) 10th edition revealed, The health care record is a valuable source of data for all members of the health care team. Data entered into the health care record serve many purposes, including facilitating interprofessional communication among health care providers, providing a legal record of care provided, justification for financial billing and reimbursement of care. Data are also used to audit, monitor, and evaluate care provided to support the process needed for quality and performance improvement. [NAME], [NAME] A.; [NAME], [NAME] Griffin; Stockert, [NAME] A.; Hall, [NAME]. Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book (p. 366). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. Review of Fundamentals of Nursing ([NAME] and [NAME]) 10th edition revealed, Review of Fundamentals of Nursing ([NAME] and [NAME]) 10th edition revealed, Record the results of the nursing health history and physical examination in a clear, concise manner using appropriate terminology. This information becomes the baseline to identify a patient's nursing diagnoses and health problems, to plan and implement care, and to evaluate a patient's response to interventions . The Nurse Practice Acts in all states and the American Nurses Association Nursing's Social Policy Statement (ANA, 2010) require accurate data collection and recording as independent functions essential to the role of the professional nurse. [NAME], [NAME] A.; [NAME], [NAME] Griffin; Stockert, [NAME] A.; Hall, [NAME]. Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book (p. 222). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Michigan.
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Michigan facilities.
  • • Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Medilodge Of Midland's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Medilodge of Midland an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Michigan, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Medilodge Of Midland Staffed?

CMS rates Medilodge of Midland's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 41%, compared to the Michigan average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Medilodge Of Midland?

State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at Medilodge of Midland during 2024. These included: 3 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Medilodge Of Midland?

Medilodge of Midland is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by MEDILODGE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 107 certified beds and approximately 95 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Midand, Michigan.

How Does Medilodge Of Midland Compare to Other Michigan Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Michigan, Medilodge of Midland's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (41%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Medilodge Of Midland?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Medilodge Of Midland Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Medilodge of Midland has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Michigan. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Medilodge Of Midland Stick Around?

Medilodge of Midland has a staff turnover rate of 41%, which is about average for Michigan nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Medilodge Of Midland Ever Fined?

Medilodge of Midland has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Medilodge Of Midland on Any Federal Watch List?

Medilodge of Midland is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.