Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · Chippewa · MI · For profit - Limited Liability company · MEDILODGE chain · 106 certified beds · CCN 235292 · SAULT STE MARIE OPCO LLC


Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie operates 106 certified beds in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1976-11-01. It averages 80.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie?

CMS lists 73 health-inspection deficiencies for Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-27.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-27F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F
2026-02-11F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.H
2026-02-11F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2026-02-11F0732, F0801, F0812, F0838, F0865, F0867, F0880, F0921Post nurse staffing information every day. / Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2026-02-11F0558, F0584, F0761, F0804, F0806, F0810Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.E
2026-02-11F0561, F0578, F0583, F0602, F0609, F0610, F0635, F0677, F0684, F0688, F0689, F0757, F0849Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2026-02-04F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2025-11-26F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-11-19F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E
2025-06-18F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-06-18F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D
2025-02-26F0600, F0610Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E
2025-01-09F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F
2025-01-09F0584, F0657, F0695, F0761Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E
2025-01-09F0600, F0688, F0745, F0759, F0880Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-01-09F0575, F0732Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. / Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-07-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-07-30F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-07-30F0606, F0725Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F
2024-07-30F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-06-27F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.E
2024-06-27F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-04-18F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-04-18F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-04-18F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-01-29F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-01-29F0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.E
2024-01-29F0550, F0641, F0684, F0690, F0692, F0710, F0755, F0759, F0880, F0895Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.D
2023-10-10F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D

Why was Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-27Fine$29,627
2024-04-18Fine$20,183
2024-01-29Fine$15,593

Has Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-02-2729

How is Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.622603.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)50.644.1
Average number of residents per day80.085.9

Who owns Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, and what chain is it in?

Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name SAULT STE MARIE OPCO LLC and belongs to the MEDILODGE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTEVEREST OPCO GROUP LLCsince 02/01/2018
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTB&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP, B&Y TRUST, CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP, CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUSTsince 02/01/2018
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENORCROSS, ROBERT, ROGERS, STACEYsince 02/01/2018
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEKIRK, KRISTINEsince 02/01/2018
CORPORATE DIRECTORFLASHNER, CRAIG, PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKsince 02/01/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBLOSSOM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC, PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC, FLASHNER, CRAIG, PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKsince 02/01/2018

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