Medilodge of Gtc
2950 Lafranier Road · Traverse City, MI · 49686 · 2319470506
125 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $69,430 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 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 March 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026
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 March 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 7, 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 February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 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 February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · H October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 27, 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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| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $69,430 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235243 · certified since June 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.