Medilodge of Hillman
631 Caring Street, Hillman, MI 49746 · (989) 742-4581
For profit - Limited Liability company · 39 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 Hillman has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Michigan average is 9.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $31,031 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 11, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 11, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.September 11, 2025 · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.September 11, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.September 11, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 12, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 29, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 29, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 29, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 29, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 29, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $31,031September 11, 2025
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 | 4.21 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 39 |
| Average residents per day | 37 |
| 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
- Medilodge of Cheboygan Cheboygan · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Grandvue Medical Care Facility East Jordan · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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