nursing home in Cheboygan, MI
Medilodge of Cheboygan
824 South Huron, Cheboygan, MI 49721 · (231) 627-4347
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Medilodge of Cheboygan at a glance
Medilodge of Cheboygan is a 85-bed for-profit nursing home in Cheboygan, Michigan (Cheboygan County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 15, 2026) found 9 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $29,348.
Nursing staff turnover is 36.8% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 85
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Medilodge
- Medicare-certified since
- July 4, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cheboygan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235566
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3.71 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.28 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.92 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.8% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 9 | 10 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 57 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $29,348 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 85 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 78 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.2% | 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) | 0.9% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.2% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.8% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.1% | 12% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.1% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.7% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.1% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.7% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 70.3% | 83.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 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 May 19, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 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 May 19, 2026 |
| November 7, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 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 February 18, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| September 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2024 |
| March 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2024 |
| March 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Fire safety | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0034 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 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 March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0925 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 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 March 12, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 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 April 2, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 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 April 2, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $29,348 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $29,348 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST OPCO GROUP LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2018 |
| B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/01/2018 |
| B&Y TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/01/2017 |
| CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/01/2018 |
| CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/01/2018 |
| NORCROSS, ROBERT Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| ROGERS, STACEY Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| BLOSSOM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| FLASHNER, CRAIG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| KIRK, KRISTINE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Medilodge of Cheboygan's rating?
Medilodge of Cheboygan has 2 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 Cheboygan receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Medilodge of Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan?
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 Cheboygan and how do I contact it?
Medilodge of Cheboygan is at 824 South Huron, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Phone: (231) 627-4347.
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.