Medilodge of Lansing
731 Starkweather Drive · Lansing, MI · 48917 · 5173239133
85 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 4, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 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 October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
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 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 20, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 20, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
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 August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235285 · certified since April 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.