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Medilodge of Gaylord

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Medilodge of Gaylord is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Gaylord, MI with 96 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 39 deficiency records on file.

508 Random Lake, Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: 9897323508

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235350
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
96
Residents
83
In Hospital
No
County
Otsego
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.18 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.53
CNA Hours
2.47
Total Nursing Hours
4.17 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
38.6%
RN Turnover
36.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Medilodge of Gaylord

Medilodge of Gaylord operates 96 certified beds in Gaylord, MI with approximately 83 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 39 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.18 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Medilodge of Gaylord falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 38.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (39 most recent)

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

C — Widespread - No harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0849

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0756

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2023 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 17, 2023 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 25, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0713

Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2022 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 2.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 88.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 40.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 38.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 89.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 38.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.9% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Medilodge of Gaylord?
Medilodge of Gaylord has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Medilodge of Gaylord?
Medilodge of Gaylord reports 4.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.18 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 38.6%.
How many beds does Medilodge of Gaylord have?
Medilodge of Gaylord has 96 certified beds with approximately 83 residents. The facility is located at 508 Random Lake, Gaylord, MI 49735.
Does Medilodge of Gaylord have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Medilodge of Gaylord has 39 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Medilodge of Gaylord received any fines or penalties?
No, Medilodge of Gaylord has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Medilodge of Gaylord?
Medilodge of Gaylord is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Medilodge of Gaylord last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Medilodge of Gaylord was on Dec 17, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Medilodge of Gaylord?
Medilodge of Gaylord is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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