Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
- 73
- Citations from health inspectionsMichigan average: 32 a home
- 8
- Residents harmed or put in dangerMichigan average: 2.0 a home
- $65,403
- Fines from the federal governmentMichigan average: $29,376 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsMichigan average: 3.1
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
13 inspection visits produced 73 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Residents were found hurt in six cases. Federal fines came to $65,403 (three fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.62 hours each dayThe Michigan average is 3.99 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.71 hours each dayThe Michigan average is 0.78 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 50.6%against the Michigan average of 44.1%
- Beds that are certified
- 106
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Medilodge, with 53 homes
- Street address
- 1011 Meridian Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783
- County
- Chippewa
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated May 27, 2026
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
29 citations dated Feb. 11, 2026
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F810 Special Eating Utensils and Mealtime Help: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: residents were harmed, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F635 Doctor's Orders for Care at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
One citation dated Feb. 4, 2026
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 26, 2025
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Nov. 19, 2025
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated June 18, 2025
Two citations dated Feb. 26, 2025
12 citations dated Jan. 9, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F745 Medically Related Social Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F575 Post Agency Contacts and Complaint Rights: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
Six citations dated July 30, 2024
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F606 No Hiring People With Abuse Findings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated June 27, 2024
- F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated April 18, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
12 citations dated Jan. 29, 2024
- F923 Adequate Outside Ventilation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F895 Compliance and Ethics Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F710 Doctor's Order to Admit and Ongoing Doctor Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Oct. 10, 2023
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2024 | Fine | $29,627 |
| April 18, 2024 | Fine | $20,183 |
| Jan. 29, 2024 | Fine | $15,593 |
| Jan. 29, 2024 | Payment denial for new admissions | 29 days |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Blossom Healthcare Management LLC (operational or managerial control).
- The home is run by Prestige Administrative Services, LLC (operational or managerial control).
- The direct 100% owner is Everest Opco Group LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: B&y Healthcare S Corp.
- Owns a share through another company: B&y Trust.
- Owns a share through another company: Cody Healthcare S Corp.
- Owns a share through another company: Craig Flashner 2007 Trust.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 235292. Other homes in Michigan.