The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Howell
Howell, MI · Medicare-certified · 206 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Howell has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty; staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, while staffing and quality measures are both rated 4 stars. The facility has also had $28,746 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations involved accident hazards, medication errors, and pressure ulcer care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6921 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $28,746recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6921.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.18
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
4.9%2.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%3.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%0.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%3.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.8%1.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%2.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.3%25.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.3%15.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%6.1%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
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92%98.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.2%64.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $28,746 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $71,919 in total fines.
- $28,746
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2024
- $43,173
Federal fine
Aug 31, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 180.7 residents on an average day (88% of 206 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 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.