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
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Medilodge of St. Clair has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection score but stronger 4-star staffing and quality scores. Reported nurse staffing is 3.89 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included garbage disposal, pest control, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8938 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 3.8938.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77
- Nurse aides
- 2.38
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
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
5.2%9.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.3%5.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%6.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.4%12.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.9%7.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9%15.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.2%24%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%21.3%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.2%1.1%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
82.1%88.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—33.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
24.3%57.1%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 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
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
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 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117.3 residents on an average day (74% 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.