Medilodge of Hillman
631 Caring Street · Hillman, MI · 49746 · 9897424581
39 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $47,740 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 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 November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 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 November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 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 March 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
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 November 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 11, 2025 | Fine | $47,740 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235423 · certified since June 22, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.