Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
1011 Meridian Road · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 49783 · 9066351518
106 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 73% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $65,403 |
Inspection citations (72 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 11, 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 March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H February 11, 2026 · 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 March 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2024 | Fine | $29,627 |
| April 18, 2024 | Fine | $20,183 |
| January 29, 2024 | Fine | $15,593 |
| January 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | 29 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235292 · certified since November 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.