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
2 of 5 overall
Medilodge of Sterling Heights has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.87 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 care orders, accident hazards/supervision, and pest control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.874 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.874.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.38
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
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
24.8%11.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%0.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%4.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%0.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4%7.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.5%1.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27%27.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.3%1.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.7%20.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0.8%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
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.3%85.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—61.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
61.5%35.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
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 home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2025 — 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 February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 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 · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 204.3 residents on an average day (82% 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.