Cheboygan, MI

Medilodge of Cheboygan

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $29,348 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

824 South Huron, Cheboygan, MI

(231) 627-4347

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

85

Certified beds

Average residents

74

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Medilodge

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-07-04

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.18

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.07

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.88 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.53

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.38 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.79

All reported nurse hours · state 4.03 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.26

RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.07

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.52 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.83

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.15

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.37

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.39

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.18

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

10,170

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

21.26

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9826

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.20

Baseline 20.30% · Performance 20.41% · Measure score 2.20 · Achievement 2.20 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.17% · Performance 9.29% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.02

Baseline 43.28% · Performance 59.52% · Measure score 1.02 · Achievement 1.02 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.29

Baseline 4.60 hours · Performance 4.58 hours · Measure score 5.29 · Achievement 5.29 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.42%
10.72%
1.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 115 · Observed rate 6.96% · Lower 95% interval 7.15%
Discharge to community 54.37%
50.57%
3.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 104 · Observed rate 50% · Lower 95% interval 43.52%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.03
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 92.41%
95.27%
2.9 pts worse
Numerator 73 · Denominator 79
Falls with major injury 1.27%
0.77%
0.5 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 79
Discharge self-care score 63.16%
53.69%
9.5 pts better
Numerator 36 · Denominator 57
Discharge mobility score 57.89%
50.94%
7 pts better
Numerator 33 · Denominator 57
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.53%
2.29%
0.2 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 79 · Adjusted rate 3.1%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 9.29%
7.12%
2.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 66 · Observed rate 13.64% · Lower 95% interval 6.27%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.2%
8.2%
6 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 91
Staff flu vaccination coverage 29.36%
42%
12.6 pts worse
Numerator 32 · Denominator 109
Discharge function score 70.18%
56.45%
13.7 pts better
Numerator 40 · Denominator 57
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 97.56%
96.28%
1.3 pts better
Numerator 40 · Denominator 41
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 39.02%
25.2%
13.8 pts better
Numerator 16 · Denominator 41

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.7
0.5 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.5
0.2 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
95.0%
5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.0%
5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
3.1%
0.8 pts better
3.3%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.1%
4.1 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.3%
5.5%
4.8 pts worse
5.4%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 10.2% · Q3 13.3% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 10.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.8%
19.6%
2.8 pts better
19.6%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 17.4% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 16.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
16.5%
4.3 pts better
16.7%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 12.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.5%
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.1%
13.9%
0.8 pts better
16.3%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 10.9% · Q4 10.2% · 4Q avg 13.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.7%
11.7%
About the same
14.9%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 12.2% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 11.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.9%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
1.7%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.1%
20.4%
2.3 pts better
19.8%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 21.7% · Q3 14.7% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 18.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
5.6%
2 pts better
5.1%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.1%
82.8%
0.3 pts better
81.7%
1.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.1% · Q2 92.8% · Q3 78.0% · Q4 69.9% · 4Q avg 83.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.6%
11.5%
3.1 pts worse
12.0%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.6% · Observed 15.4% · Expected 11.7% · 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 92.7%
79.5%
13.2 pts better
79.7%
13 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.3%
24.2%
4.9 pts better
23.9%
4.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.3% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 24.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-16 · Fire 2025-01-16

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-07 · Fire 2024-02-07

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-12 · Fire 2023-01-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-02-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

K925 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-11-07

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-16

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-02-18

G · Actual harm 2024-09-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-10-16

G · Actual harm 2024-03-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-02-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$29,348 2024-09-26

Fine

Fine · fine $29,348

Fine

Ownership

Everest Opco Group LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 12 facilities 2018-02-01
B&Y Healthcare S Corp

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 71 facilities 2018-02-01
B&Y Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 75 facilities 2017-02-01
Blossom Healthcare Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2018-02-01
Cody Healthcare S Corp

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 72 facilities 2018-02-01
Craig Flashner 2007 Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 75 facilities 2018-02-01
Flashner, Craig

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 75 facilities 2018-02-01
Flashner, Craig

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 75 facilities 2018-02-01
Kirk, Kristine

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 74 facilities 2018-02-01
Norcross, Robert

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 74 facilities 2018-02-01
Perlstein, Yitzchok

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 75 facilities 2018-02-01
Perlstein, Yitzchok

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 75 facilities 2018-02-01
Prestige Administrative Services, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 72 facilities 2016-01-01
Rogers, Stacey

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 74 facilities 2018-02-01

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