Medilodge of Grand Rapids
2000 Leonard Ne · Grand Rapids, MI · 49505 · 6164581133
55 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $43,140 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
74% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 74% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $57,658 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
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 January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
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 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
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 June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 4, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 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 June 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 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 January 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
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 August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
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 August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| January 6, 2025 | Fine | $25,795 |
| August 29, 2023 | Fine | $14,518 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235038 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.