6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Alpena, MI
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
301 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI
(989) 356-2194
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
132
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Medilodge
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
50 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.83
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.57
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.61
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.01
All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.40
RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.49
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.84
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.06
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,930
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
34.55
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9885
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
8.79
Baseline 16.98% · Performance 17.36% · Measure score 8.79 · Achievement 8.79 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.78% · Performance 8.47% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0.93
Baseline 53.00% · Performance 59.87% · Measure score 0.93 · Achievement 0.93 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.1
Baseline 3.86 hours · Performance 4.24 hours · Measure score 4.1 · Achievement 4.1 · Improvement 1.51
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.6% |
10.72%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 231 · Observed rate 8.66% · Lower 95% interval 6.99% |
| Discharge to community | 55.52% |
50.57%
5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 182 · Observed rate 53.85% · Lower 95% interval 48.78% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.98 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 84.68% |
95.27%
10.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 105 · Denominator 124 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 124 |
| Discharge self-care score | 47.5% |
53.69%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 80 |
| Discharge mobility score | 47.5% |
50.94%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 80 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.61% |
2.29%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 124 · Adjusted rate 1.73% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.47% |
7.12%
1.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 133 · Observed rate 9.02% · Lower 95% interval 5.93% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 167 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 33.49% |
42%
8.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 212 |
| Discharge function score | 63.75% |
56.45%
7.3 pts better
|
Numerator 51 · Denominator 80 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 91.18% |
95.95%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 34 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 61 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 18.52% |
25.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 54 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.7
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.5% |
95.0%
8.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.9% · Q2 84.3% · Q3 81.3% · Q4 86.2% · 4Q avg 86.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.4% |
95.0%
0.4 pts better
|
95.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.7% |
3.1%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
4.1%
3.5 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.6% |
5.5%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.4% |
19.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 20.3% · Q3 21.4% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 22.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.5% |
16.5%
11 pts better
|
16.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.3% |
0.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
0.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.2% |
13.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.4% · Q2 11.7% · Q3 12.6% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 14.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.5% |
11.7%
3.2 pts better
|
14.9%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.9%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.1% |
20.4%
5.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.6% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 26.5% · Q4 23.9% · 4Q avg 26.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
5.6%
2.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.0% |
82.8%
19.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
18.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 74.7% · Q2 63.3% · Q3 54.1% · Q4 59.9% · 4Q avg 63.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
11.5%
2.1 pts better
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.4% · Observed 8.5% · Expected 10.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 70.7% |
79.5%
8.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 70.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.9% |
24.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.9% · Observed 22.3% · Expected 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-08-26
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-13
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
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 drugs.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-27
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-08-27
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-08-27
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-08-27
Health
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 drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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