Medilodge of Sterling Heights
14151 East 15 Mile Road · Sterling Heights, MI · 48312 · 5869390200
248 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Medilodge
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 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 3 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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (74 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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 April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · 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 April 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · 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 July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235263 · certified since May 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.