1 out of 5 stars overall. Medilodge of East Lansing has the lowest overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score, 3-star staffing and quality scores, staffing above the federal benchmark (4.45 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4541.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.64
Licensed practical nurses
0.58
Nurse aides
2.23
Weekend nursing
3.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 26%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27%35.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.4%7.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13%8.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.9%2.9%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—7.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%20.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.4%33.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5%9.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95%98.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.1%61.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 10, 2025
5 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
71.6 residents on an average day (72% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 50 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.