Medilodge of Sault Ste. MarieCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1011 Meridian Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
- CCN
- 235292
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 106
- Chain
- Medilodge
- Residents per day
- 80
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 33 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Michigan is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $65,403 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Chippewa County median | Michigan median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 422 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Michigan median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Feb 2026 | 33 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 9 Jan 2025 | 16 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 24 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | I0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 33 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | H | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0838 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 24 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0895 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Jan 2024 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2024 | Fine | $29,627 | |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $20,183 | |
| 29 Jan 2024 | Fine | $15,593 | |
| 29 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | 29 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Michigan median | Michigan average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.62 | 3.80 | 3.99 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.88 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.33 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.05 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Michigan median
- 44.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 61.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.6% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Sault Ste Marie Opco LLC
- Chain
- Medilodge (53 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Opco Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Feb 2018 |
| B&Y Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Feb 2018 | |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Feb 2018 | |
| Blossom Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2018 | |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2018 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Chippewa County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mymichigan Medical Center Sault | Sault Ste. Marie | 1 of 5 | 8 | $2,797 | 14 Jan 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie (CCN 235292). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/medilodge-of-sault-ste-marie-sault-ste-marie-mi-235292/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 9 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Medilodge. The CMS ownership file names Blossom Healthcare Management LLC and Prestige Administrative Services, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 2 homes in Michigan as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.