Medilodge of Rogers City

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF684May 1, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to assess, monitor and treat changes in respiratory, skin and bowel patterns for four Residents (#55, #10, #22 and #44). This deficient practice resulted in a decline in transfer ability, eating, and alertness and ultimately delayed response including hospitalization for treatment of pneumonia for Resident #55, delayed assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a potentially cancerous skin lesion for R10, and the potential for bowel complications from delayed treatment for Resident #55, #22 and #44. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921May 28, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain plumbing in the facility, resulting in an increased potential for contamination and a possible decrease in satisfaction of living, with the potential to affect all residents in the facility.Findings Include:On 05/27/2026 at 9:45 AM while on a facility tour with maintenance employee C, observed the beauty shop style sink that has a head rest and hair rinse hose was leaking where the faucet connects to the sink. Maintenance employee C also observed the faucet was leaking and stated they were not aware this faucet needed to be repaired.On 05/27/2026 at 10:16 AM observed the sink in the soiled linens room in the D/F Hall had a swivel faucet that was loose and leaking when the sink was turned on. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 1, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to identify and implement corrective action in response to the mechanical dish machine's failure to demonstrate proper sanitizing, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings include: On 4/29/24 at approximately 1:00 PM, Kitchen Staff B was observed placing soiled dishes from the residents' noon meal into the mechanical dish machine. Staff B was requested to demonstrate the food contact surfaces were reaching the required 160 F for proper sanitizing. Staff B placed a [NAME] Maximum Registering (MRT) puck on a rack and allowed it to proceed through the conveyor machine. Once the MRT exited the machine, the puck was read to be 159 F. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Mar 16, 2023

  Based on observation, and interview the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, and sanitary environment in the facility's laundry, and at two exterior entrances, resulting in the increased potential for harm to all 65 residents and staff. Findings include: On 3/14/23 at 3:40 PM, an accumulation of dust and debris was observed on the blades and protective grate of the laundry's wall mounted fan. At this time the surveyor inquired with Environmental Services Director, staff B, on the current state of fan to which they stated, we try to clean it weekly, but it looks like it was missed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600Apr 9, 2025

  This citation pertains to intake: MI00150288. Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide an environment free from abuse for 3 residents (#1, #2, and #6) of 5 reviewed for abuse resulting in Residents #2 & 6 being physically abused, the potential for further resident to resident physical and verbal abuse to continue and the potential for decline in physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for residents who may come into contact with Resident #1. Findings include: Resident #1 (R1) Review of an Admission Record revealed R1, was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses which included: dementia-moderate with agitation. […]