nursing home in Sterling, MI
Medilodge of Sterling
500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659 · (989) 654-2496
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- 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 Sterling at a glance
Medilodge of Sterling is a 39-bed for-profit nursing home in Sterling, Michigan (Arenac 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 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 5, 2025) found 6 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.6% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 39
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Medilodge
- Medicare-certified since
- November 23, 1981
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Arenac County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235416
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) | 5 / 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) | 4.66 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.39 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.59 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.69 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.6% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 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) | 6 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 32 | 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 | 39 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 37 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.1% | 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) | 3.9% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.5% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.3% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.8% | 12% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 18.8% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.6% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 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) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.2% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 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 October 10, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 21, 2024 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 September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 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 September 26, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 12, 2024 Complaint | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 11, 2024 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Provide 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 22, 2023 Standard | Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0540 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFTEENINONE OPCO GROUP LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/24/2013 |
| B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 06/24/2013 |
| B&Y TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 06/24/2013 |
| CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 06/24/2013 |
| CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 06/24/2013 |
| NORCROSS, ROBERT Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2013 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2013 |
| GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2013 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2013 |
| PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| ROGERS, STACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/20/2014 |
| KIRK, KRISTINE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Medilodge of Sterling's rating?
Medilodge of Sterling 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 Sterling receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Medilodge of Sterling 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 Sterling?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Medilodge. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Medilodge of Sterling and how do I contact it?
Medilodge of Sterling is at 500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659. Phone: (989) 654-2496.
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.