Medilodge of Livingston
3003 W Grand River · Howell, MI · 48843 · 5175464210
125 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Medilodge
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 7, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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 October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024
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 October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 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 October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 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 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 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 October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · 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 December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
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 December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235330 · certified since April 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.