Nursing homes › Michigan › Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
1011 Meridian Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 · 9066351518 · 106 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Medilodge, a group operating 53 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 9 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,507,247 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.62 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 73 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | H | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2025-11-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-16 |
| 2025-11-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-16 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-02-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-02-26 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | Fine | $29,627 |
| 2024-04-18 | Fine | $20,183 |
| 2024-01-29 | Fine | $15,593 |
| 2024-01-29 | Payment Denial | 29 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST OPCO GROUP LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/01/2018 |
| B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2018 |
| B&Y TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2018 |
| CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2018 |
| CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2018 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| BLOSSOM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235292. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.