Medilodge of East Lansing
1843 N Hagadorn Road · East Lansing, MI · 48823 · 5173325061
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 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 January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · 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 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235283 · certified since April 6, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.