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Medilodge of East Lansing

East Lansing, MI · Medicare-certified · 99 beds

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1 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.4541 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. 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

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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.