ElderGrade
B

75.6/100

Above average

Medilodge Of Tawas City

400 North Street West, Tawas City, MI 48763

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 3 in Iosco County (989) 362-8645
Certified beds
85
Occupancy
87%
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.

  • 1 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.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

21.1/30

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

  • -4 for 1 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.

  • 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.03 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 38% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 3.90 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.03 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.24 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 37.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 12, 2025 (11 months ago).

G Sep 12, 2025 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.

Actual harm to a resident

F Sep 12, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 12, 2025 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 12, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 12, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0686

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 Sep 12, 2025 F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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
FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
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

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Common questions about Medilodge Of Tawas City

What is the ElderGrade for Medilodge Of Tawas City? +

Medilodge Of Tawas City holds an ElderGrade of B (75.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above 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 Tawas City? +

Residents receive an average of 3.90 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Medilodge Of Tawas City been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 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 Tawas City accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Medilodge Of Tawas City 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.