Medilodge of Sterling
500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659 · (989) 654-2496
For profit - Corporation · 39 certified beds
Medilodge of Sterling has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 6 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 5, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 5, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.September 5, 2025 · 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.September 5, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 5, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.September 5, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.August 12, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.66 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.39 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.6% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 39 |
| Average residents per day | 37.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- MyMichigan Skilled Nursing Facility Standish · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Chesaning Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Chesaning · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Medilodge of Clare Clare · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wellspring Lutheran Services Fairview · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- North Woods Nursing Center Farwell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medilodge of Sterling on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.