Medilodge of Ludington

1000 East Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 · CCN 235358 · 93 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-03-11 — 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.

2025-08-29 — 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.

2025-04-18 — 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.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.14

state median 3.44

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.94

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

48%

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

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $62,160 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-08-29	Fine	$62,160

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: Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 28

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-11	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0551	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0741	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-08-29	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-07-09	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-18	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-04-18	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-02-13	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-13	F0622	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-13	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-24	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-24	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-24	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-09-25	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-09-25	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-09-25	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-09-25	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-09	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-09	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-24	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-24	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-24	F0847	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-24	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-19	F0684	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 Ludington, Ludington” at medicare.gov/care-compare.