Medilodge of Traverse City
2585 South LaFranier Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 · (231) 947-9511
For profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
Medilodge of Traverse City has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 2, 2025 found 7 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.May 2, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 2, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.May 2, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.May 2, 2025 · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.May 2, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.May 2, 2025 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 15, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 15, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 26, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 20, 2023 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
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 | 3.57 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.18 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.32 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 73.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Villa at Traverse Point Traverse City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Traverse City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Medilodge of GTC Traverse City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Grand Traverse Pavilions Traverse City · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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