The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Clare
Clare, MI · Medicare-certified · 92 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Clare has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 5-star quality measures. It reported 3.83 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8256 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8256.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.90
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.34
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
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
26.9%16.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%1.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%1.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.2%2.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.7%22.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22%36.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.6%23%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%1.9%No change
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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.9%94.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
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 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $10,059 in total fines.
- $10,059
Federal fine
Aug 25, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.2 residents on an average day (78% of 92 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.