Medilodge of Howell

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

148 of 422 Michigan homes (35%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2023.

• Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 5 times since 2023.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

• Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

• Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0585 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

• Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

148 of 422 Michigan homes (35%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2025.

• Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0770 3 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from September 19, 2024 from $44,225 to $28,746.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

141 of 422 Michigan homes (33%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

• Citation F0825. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

• Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

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CMS fine of $28,746 on September 19, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 23, 2023 from $245,920 to $159,848.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.

• Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 31, 2023 from $66,420 to $43,173.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

82 of 422 Michigan homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation F0847. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

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