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Medilodge of Sterling
500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Medilodge of Sterling is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Sterling, Michigan, certified for 39 beds and caring for about 37 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 7, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 48.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 25.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Arenac Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.7 | 62.1 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.6% | 25.6% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $32,175 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Sep 2025, 21 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×2 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | 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 | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0540 | Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 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 | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.6%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.3% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.8% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.5% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sterling Opco, Llc. Chain: Medilodge (53 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteeninone Opco Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/24/2013 |
| B&Y Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/24/2013 |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/24/2013 |
| Generations Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2013 |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Arenac County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mymichigan Skilled Nursing Facility | Standish | 29 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 62.1 | $32K | 15 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Arenac County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Medilodge of Sterling been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Medilodge of Sterling been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Medilodge of Sterling compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Medilodge of Sterling?
It is part of the Medilodge chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fifteeninone Opco Group LLC, B&Y Healthcare S Corp and Cody Healthcare S Corp. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Medilodge of Sterling last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.