Medilodge of Cheboygan
824 South Huron, Cheboygan, MI 49721 · (231) 627-4347
For profit - Limited Liability company · 85 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Medilodge of Cheboygan has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 8 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $29,348 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 15, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 15, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 15, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 15, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 15, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 15, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 15, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 15, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.September 26, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 11, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 11, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $29,348September 26, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.71 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.28 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.08 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.35 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.8% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 85 |
| Average residents per day | 77.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Medilodge of Alpena Alpena · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Medilodge of Green View Alpena · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Boulder Park Terrace Charlevoix · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Grandvue Medical Care Facility East Jordan · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital LTCU Gaylord · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medilodge of Cheboygan on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.