The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Medilodge of Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights, MI · Medicare-certified · 248 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Sterling Heights has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included treatment and care orders, food temperature, and food safety/storage issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7427 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7427.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02
- Nurse aides
- 2.32
- Weekend nursing
- 3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
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
18.1%9.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%0.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%4.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.3%6.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.8%5.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.3%6.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.1%27.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%4.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.4%23.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.4%0.8%Improving
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
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.6%91%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—61.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.6%19.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 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 make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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 6 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 1 health deficiency.
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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 - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MEDILODGE · 53 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 210.3 residents on an average day (85% of 248 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.