B+
84/100Medilodge of Lansing Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Lansing, Michigan)
731 Starkweather Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48917
Phone: 5173239133
CMS Overall:4/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
85
Avg Residents/Day
74.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Eaton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Michigan Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.84 | 0.78 | +0.06 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.86 | 4.03 | -0.17 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.6/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 47.4% | 44.6% | - |
Health Citation History
33 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-04 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-04 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-04 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-04 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-04 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-19 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-19 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-12 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
10 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-04 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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