Medilodge of Okemos
5211 Marsh Road · Okemos, MI · 48864 · 5173191400
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
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 September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
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 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 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 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 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 27, 2023
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 August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 27, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 235647 · certified since October 9, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.