Nursing homeFAID #6119
Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
1011 Meridian Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783
(906) 635-1518
106 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Photo via Google · Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
106
CMS facility ID
235292
Care type
Nursing home
County
Chippewa
Facility name
Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
Street address
1011 Meridian Road
City / state / ZIP
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone
(906) 635-1518
Website
About this facility — Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It is licensed for 106 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).
It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Sault Ste. Marie and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie 100 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $65,403 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Medilodge
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Everest Opco Group Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2018
B&y Healthcare S Corp
Indirect owner — since 2018
B&y Trust
Indirect owner — since 2018
Blossom Healthcare Management Llc
Operational control — since 2018
Cody Healthcare S Corp
Indirect owner — since 2018
Craig Flashner 2007 Trust
Indirect owner — since 2018
Flashner, Craig
Director · Operational control — since 2018
Kirk, Kristine
Managing employee — since 2018
Norcross, Robert
Managing employee — since 2018
Perlstein, Yitzchok
Director · Operational control — since 2018
Prestige Administrative Services, Llc
Operational control — since 2018
Rogers, Stacey
Managing employee — since 2018
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
14 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1976-11-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
33 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$65,403 total
Last standard inspection
2026-02-11
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$465 per day (≈ $14,140/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
51% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 37% private/other
Occupancy
66% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
106
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered29 citations
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0635
D · No harm found
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0725
H · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0732
F · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2026-03-10
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0810
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-10
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-03-10
14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (70 citations)
2026-02-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-03-05
2025-11-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-16
2025-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-16
2025-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-07-15
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-15
2025-02-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-26
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0575
C · No harm found
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0657
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2025-02-12
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-12
2024-07-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F-0606
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-08-22
2024-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-30
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-07-30
2024-04-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-05-14
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-14
2024-01-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0710
D · No harm found
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-27
F-0895
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0923
E · No harm found
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2024-02-21
2023-10-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-16
2026-02-11Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-03-10
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2026-03-10
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2026-03-10
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-04-08
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0222
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2026-03-10
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-03-10
2025-01-09Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-12
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-12
2024-01-29Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-02-21
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-02-21
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-21
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-02-21
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-21
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Federal penalties
2024-06-27Fine$29,627
2024-04-18Fine$20,183
2024-01-29Fine$15,593
2024-01-29Medicare payment denial — 29 days
Total fines$65,403
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 235292.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.9★★★★★34 ratings on Google
★★★★Deb Mta (Grandma Gamer) · 2019-03-08 · via Google“Friendly staff and staff is very helpful to visitors. Clean facility provides skilled care and has rehabilitation on site. Right off the Hwy 75, by the LSSU campus. Recently remodeled and updated rooms. Residential activities on and off site.”
★★★★★unionbetty · 2025-08-26 · via Google“My older brother had to go to medilodge for a short time. When he arrived, he was greeted by the staff and management. They were very helpful, friendly and more so professional. his stay there was made more personal by the nurses and staff his physical therapist went out of their way to make sure that he did his therapy every day. If you should need a loved one to be cared for I would recommend th…”
★Melody · 2024-12-29 · via Google“I don't believe I would ever take a loved one here. My brother was there mid December for rest and rehabilitation. There is no equipment, according to staff. I asked about equipment to help move legs or arms. They don't have it. Didn't have enough staff...too bad if you can't take care of people there, then close your doors! They were rude to my niece, my God she is watching her father slip away.…”
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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