The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Medilodge of St. Clair
East China, MI · Medicare-certified · 158 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Medilodge of St. Clair has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection score but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reported 4.06 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included garbage disposal, pest control, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0579 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0579.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.44
- Weekend nursing
- 3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
16.4%5.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%6.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%4.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.1%5.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11%7.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.4%5.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.7%27.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.6%2.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.3%22.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%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
—87.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.9%83.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—33.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
18.5%48.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — 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 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 120.1 residents on an average day (76% of 158 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.