nursing home in Clare, MI
Medilodge of Clare
600 SE 4th Street, Clare, MI 48617 · (989) 386-7723
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Medilodge of Clare at a glance
Medilodge of Clare is a 92-bed for-profit nursing home in Clare, Michigan (Clare County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 15, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.8% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Medilodge
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Clare County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235022
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.89 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.83 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.47 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.31 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.8% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 73 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.9% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.4% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.2% | 12% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 33.8% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.5% | 20% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.4% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.5% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0111 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 14, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 27, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 12, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 6, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARK OPCO GROUP, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2015 |
| B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| B&Y TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 07/01/2015 |
| NORCROSS, ROBERT Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| ROGERS, STACEY Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| NOBLE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| KIRK, KRISTINE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Medilodge of Clare's rating?
Medilodge of Clare has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Medilodge of Clare receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Medilodge of Clare accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Medilodge of Clare?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Medilodge. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Medilodge of Clare and how do I contact it?
Medilodge of Clare is at 600 SE 4th Street, Clare, MI 48617. Phone: (989) 386-7723.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.