Medilodge of Gaylord

CMS abuse icon · For profit - Limited Liability company · MEDILODGE chain · 96 certified beds · CCN 235350 · GAYLORD OPCO LLC · Otsego · MI


Medilodge of Gaylord is a 96-bed nursing home in Gaylord, Michigan. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978-03-06. It averages 71.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Medilodge of Gaylord?

CMS lists 34 health-inspection deficiencies for Medilodge of Gaylord, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-19.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-03-19F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-03-19F0759, F0761Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / 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
2026-03-19F0690, F0695, F0847, F0849, F0883, F0887Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D
2026-02-24F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.G
2026-02-24F0684, F0755Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-08-06F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-12-17F0761, F0880, F0882Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F
2024-12-17F0623, F0625Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.E
2024-12-17F0583, F0684, F0695, F0755, F0758, F0842Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-12-17F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-08-15F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-01-10F0623, F0625Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.E
2024-01-10F0686, F0690, F0756, F0758, F0849Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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

How is Medilodge of Gaylord staffed?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.286603.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)39.744.1
Average number of residents per day71.985.9

Who owns Medilodge of Gaylord, and what chain is it in?

Medilodge of Gaylord is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name GAYLORD 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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