Nursing Homes · Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
1011 Meridian Road · Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 · 106 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
About Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie is a nursing home in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Its capacity is 106 beds, above the Michigan median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Medilodge. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 73 citations, the most recent on May 27, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.48 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Sault Ste. Marie. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (73)
Records from October 2023 to May 2026.
May 27, 2026
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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 drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $65,403
June 27, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,627 against this nursing home on June 27, 2024.
April 18, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $20,183 against this nursing home on April 18, 2024.
January 29, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 27, 2024, lasting 29 days (triggered by inspection on January 29, 2024).
January 29, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,593 against this nursing home on January 29, 2024.
Staffing
3.48 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.79 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Medilodge, a chain of 53 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 3.8 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Michigan.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Sault Ste. Marie.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Advertisement
Check availability and pricing at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
We'll email you Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (906) 635-1518.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost