Medilodge of Livonia

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Medilodge of Livonia, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Oct 23, 2024

  This citation pertains to Intake: MI00147554 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide ongoing monitoring and treatment for a change in condition for one resident (R901) of four residents reviewed for change of condition resulting in the initiation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Findings include: A review of Intake: MI00147554 revealed the following, Complainant states the resident was exhibiting an altered mental status and the nurse on duty called EMS (emergency medical services) to have the resident sent to the hospital. The complainant states EMS arrived at the residents bedside and the administrator made them leave and told the Nurse Practitioner to treat the resident in house. The complainant states the resident was found dead the next day. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Nov 1, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure safety measures were followed per the plan of care and prevent a fall from bed during incontinence care for two sampled residents (R41 and R64) from a sample of three residents reviewed for accidents, resulting in fall with head injury and a transfer to the hospital. Findings include: R41 On 10/30/23 at 10:12 AM, R41 was observed sitting in their wheelchair eating breakfast. R41 was observed to have a healed scar to the left side of their forehead. They were asked about their stay in the facility, and they reported that they were hospitalized a few months prior as a result of a fall from their bed while being provided care. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Apr 5, 2022

  This citation pertains to intake # MI 303. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to initiate treatments, follow doctor recommendations, complete and/or document the completion of wound care for one resident (Resident #701) of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (PU: a wound formed over a bony prominence as a result of prolonged pressure to the skin) care, resulting in the development of new pressure ulcers, the worsening of wounds, and delayed wound healing. Findings include: A record review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident #701 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating an intact cognition. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Mar 23, 2022

  This citation pertains to Intake: MI 962 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to identify a dislocated shoulder and obtain an X-ray in a timely manner for one sampled Resident (R913) reviewed for a delay in treatment resulting in, R913 being in unnecessary prolonged pain, feelings of loss of independence, and frustration. Findings include: A review of Intake MI 962 revealed the following, On February 16, 2022, patient complained of pain to left shoulder. The physician ordered an x-ray which indicated a dislocation of the shoulder of indeterminate age. Physician ordered the resident to be sent to ER (emergency room ) for evaluation and treatment as indicated. Patient was transported to ED (Emergency Department) . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain best practices in the food service area resulting in the potential to spread food borne illness to all residents that consume food from the kitchen. Findings Include:On 03/18/2026 at 8:21 AM an interview with Food Service Director (FSD) A regarding the frequency of use of the meat slicer found it is used periodically.On 03/18/2026 at 8:43 AM observed dried debris at the bottom of two clean equipment utensil bins.On 03/18/2026 at 9:09 AM an interview with FSD A found the cooks are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing clean utensil bins daily.On 03/18/2026 at 9:32 AM observed dried food debris accumulated on the underside of the meat slicer blade. […]