ElderGrade
C

56.6/100

Average

Medilodge Of Ludington

1000 East Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431

CMS 2/5 stars #2 of 2 in Mason County (231) 845-6291
Certified beds
93
Occupancy
88%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $62,160 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 13.1/30 Staffing 20.5/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 5/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

13.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.54 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 20% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 48% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $62,160 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.94 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.54 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.13 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 48.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 11, 2026 (5 months ago).

G Mar 11, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

F Mar 11, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 11, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 11, 2026 F0741 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0551

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MEDILODGE, which operates 53 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
NORCROSS, ROBERT Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ROGERS, STACEY Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KIRK, KRISTINE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BLOSSOM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
B&Y TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Medilodge Of Ludington

What is the ElderGrade for Medilodge Of Ludington? +

Medilodge Of Ludington holds an ElderGrade of C (56.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Medilodge Of Ludington? +

Residents receive an average of 3.94 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Medilodge Of Ludington been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 31 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Medilodge Of Ludington accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Medilodge Of Ludington is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.