The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Gaylord
Gaylord, MI · Medicare-certified · 96 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Gaylord has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality ratings at 5 stars each, but a weaker 2-star health inspection rating. It reports 4.29 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2866 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2866.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.22
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 2.60
- Weekend nursing
- 3.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
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
12.8%11.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%9.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
4.5%1.5%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6%8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.8%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.7%33.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26%15.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%12.8%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
—89.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.6%93.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—38.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
40.9%58.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — 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 provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2018
Now operated by Medilodge of Gaylord, previously Tendercare Gaylord.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 71.9 residents on an average day (75% of 96 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.