The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Capital Area
Lansing, MI · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Capital Area has a 3 out of 5 overall star rating, with a 2-star health inspection score, 5-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It reported 3.84 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $22,710 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8393 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,710recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8393.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.98
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64
- Nurse aides
- 2.21
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 32%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25.9%18.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%2.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.9%6.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%4.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5%2.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.4%3.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.1%17.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%1.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.1%23.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.1%3.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%78.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,710 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,710 in total fines.
- $22,710
Federal fine
Dec 30, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 113 residents on an average day (94% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 15 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.