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Medilodge of Port Huron

Fort Gratiot, Michigan · CCN 235421

25 surveys since 2010, 8 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
97
Surveys
25
Harm or worse
8
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file21/25

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
127
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
MEDILODGE
County
St. Clair
Medicare-certified since
1982

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
5
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 89 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Michigan.

Last survey on record

Jul 30, 2026

102 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.043.66
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.90—
Annual nurse turnover22.9%47.2%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1493.3%E16.7%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 15 of the 97 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8872×

    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.

  • F5581×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • F5781×

    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.

  • F5841×

    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.

  • F6001×

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 2, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a clean environment affecting three residents (R51, R7, and R26) of six residents reviewed for environmental concerns. Findings include: R51 On 04/30/24 at 9:10 AM, R 51 was observed lying in bed in their room. R51's bed was observed adjacent to the wall, with a patch of peeling paint/cracks approximately the size of a basketball. On 05/01/24 at 9:09 AM, R51 was observed lying in bed and was asked about the peeling paint on the wall. R51 stated, Don't like it. A record review of R51's medical record revealed, R51 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, Schizophrenia, and Unspecified Intellectual Disabilities. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Jul 30, 2026

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement blood pressure parameters for notifying the prescriber when administering blood pressure medication for one resident (R3) out of five reviewed for accidents. Findings include:A review of the medical record revealed R3 admitted into the facility on 6/1/2026 with the following medical diagnoses, heart disease and Urinary Tract Infection. Further review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 6/15 indicating an impaired cognition. R3 also required staff assistance with bed mobility and transfers. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF887Jul 30, 2026

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to offer a Covid-19 vaccination to one resident (R113) out of five reviewed for Covid-19 immunizations. Findings include:A review of R113's immunization status in their Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed documentation as not eligible for Covid-19 vaccination, with the reason for ineligibility described as admitted after flu season.A further review of R113's EMR revealed they were admitted into the facility 7/7/2026 with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (lung disease), generalized muscle weakness, and hypertension (high blood pressure). […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF688May 21, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply a graded hand roll (hand splint used to assist with finger extension) and perform a range of motion (ROM) program for one resident (R74) of one resident reviewed for limited ROM. Findings include: On 5/19/25 at 11:39 AM, R74 was observed in bed with their right middle and ring fingers flexed unable to easily straighten. When asked if they wore a brace R74 stated, I have a thing for my hand, but no one is putting it on. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677May 2, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide showers per preference and schedule for one resident (R70) out of three reviewed for showers. Findings Include: On 5/2/2024 at 11:04 AM, R70 was observed sitting in their wheelchair. R70 was interviewed regarding receiving showers per schedule and when requested. R70 stated they do not always receive their showers as scheduled and when they do, the staff rush through them. A review of the medical record revealed that R70 admitted into the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses, Pruritus and Anxiety Disorder. Further review of the Minimum Data Set assessment revealed a Brief Interview of Mental status score of 7/15 indicating an impaired cognition. […]

Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 97 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 30, 2026Standard and complaint2 findings
  • May 21, 2025Standard1 finding
  • May 2, 2024Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Feb 15, 2023Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Nov 17, 2021Standard6 findings
  • Sep 22, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 16, 2020Standard7 findings
  • Sep 22, 2020Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
Show the 17 earlier surveys
  • Nov 26, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 4, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Feb 27, 2019Standard9 findings
  • Sep 5, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 25, 2017Standard and complaint7 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 11, 2017Standard and complaint7 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 20, 2016Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 22, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 2, 2015Standard2 findings
  • May 12, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 16, 2015Standard8 findings
  • Aug 23, 2013—2 findings
  • Mar 29, 2013—10 findings
  • Nov 14, 2012—1 finding
  • Apr 20, 2012—4 findings
  • Jun 30, 2011—1 finding
  • Dec 6, 2010—4 findings · 2 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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