Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie

1011 Meridian Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 · CCN 235292 · 106 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-02-11 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0725, severity H)

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2026-02-11 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2026-02-04 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-06-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-07-30 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-07-30 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-04-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-01-29 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.16

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.39

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

51%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

4 enforcement action(s), totaling $65,403 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-06-27	Fine	$29,627
2024-04-18	Fine	$20,183
2024-01-29	Fine	$15,593
2024-01-29	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the MEDILODGE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Medilodge of Clare (Clare, MI) — CMS overall5 of 5
Medilodge of Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
Medilodge of Frankenmuth (Frankenmuth, MI) — CMS overall2 of 5
Medilodge of Leelanau (Suttons Bay, MI) — CMS overall4 of 5
Medilodge of Grand Blanc (Grand Blanc, MI) — CMS overall1 of 5
Medilodge of GTC (Traverse City, MI) — CMS overall2 of 5
Medilodge of Sterling Heights (Sterling Heights, MI) — CMS overall2 of 5
Medilodge of Alpena (Alpena, MI) — CMS overall5 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 2 · Actual harm: 6 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 63 · Immediate jeopardy: 2

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-27	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0561	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0602	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0635	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0801	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0804	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0810	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0838	Administration Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-02-04	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-06-18	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-18	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-02-26	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-02-26	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0575	Resident Rights Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0745	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-30	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-07-30	F0606	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-07-30	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-30	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-30	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-07-30	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0809	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-04-18	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-04-18	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-04-18	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0710	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0895	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-29	F0923	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-10	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie” at medicare.gov/care-compare.