Medilodge of Leelanau
124 West 4th Street · Suttons Bay, MI · 49682 · 2312711200
72 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
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 January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
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 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024 · 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 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2024 · 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 February 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2024 · 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 February 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C January 23, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235209 · certified since March 5, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.