Medilodge of Okemos

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF686Aug 11, 2021

  This citation pertains to Intake MI 1538 and MI 1784. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to prevent the development and worsening of pressure ulcers and failed to assess and treat pressure ulcers for two residents (Resident #1 and #5) of six residents reviewed, resulting in Immediate Jeopardy when Resident #1 was admitted to the facility with a stage 4 (full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, muscle or tendon) sacral pressure ulcer without treatment interventions in place for 22 days, had a worsening of the pressure ulcer, without timely physician notification or physician evaluation of the worsening wound, and developed an unstageable pressure ulcer to the heel, resulting in the likelihood for serious harm, serious injury, serious impairment or death and the… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 15, 2022

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to effectively date mark all potentially hazardous ready to use food products (milk) and maintain food service equipment (grill) effecting up to 65 residents, resulting in the potential of increased risk of foodborne illness. Findings included: On 07/12/2022 at 11:35 a.m. an initial tour of the kitchen was conduct with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A and Dietary Manager F the following items were observed: The number one refrigerator contained a gallon container of milk that was not labeled with a date for which it had been opened and was not labeled with an expiration date. It was observed that approximately one quarter of the milk remained in the container. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Aug 11, 2021

  This citation pertains to MI 784 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a facility assessment which included a determination for the level and competency of staff needed to meet each resident's needs each day and during emergencies, resulting in the potential for the facility to not be adequately staffed to meet the residents' needs. Findings include: Review of the facility's Facility Assessment Tool dated 10/2020 through 10/2021 revealed Part 3: Facility Resources Needed to Provide Competent Support and Care for our Resident Population Every Day and During Emergencies was not completed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF678Sep 5, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure four of 32 Licensed Nurses maintained current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification for Healthcare Providers (HCP), which included a hands-on session, for one (R98) of one reviewed.Findings include: Review of the medical record reflected R98 admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included intraspinal abscess and granuloma, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, atherosclerotic heart disease, methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus and chronic kidney disease. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Sep 5, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were answered timely for nine residents (R2, R3, R17, R26, R28, R43, R58, R90, R101) in a facility census of 92.Findings include: Resident #3 (R3) Review of the medical record reflected R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was readmitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses of trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain syndrome, polyneuropathy, muscle weakness and lack of coordination. The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/14/2025, revealed R3 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of 13 out of 15 (cognitively intact) and is dependent of all care. […]