Medilodge of Sterling Heights

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF600Jul 26, 2021

  This citation pertains to intake #MI 850, MI 8385, MI 389 and MI 966. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent verbal and mental abuse by not identifying and thoroughly investigating abuse complaints from multiple cognitively intact residents and staff members, and neglected to provide physician ordered medications timely, for seven residents (Resident #49, #93, #100, #104, #140, #152, and #159) of ten reviewed for abuse, on the 500 and 600 Unit, resulting in Immediate Jeopardy due to psychosocial harm, emotional distress, fear, unnecessary prolonged pain, humiliation, anger, and mental anguish. Findings include: Resident #49 On 07/19/2021 at 8:44 AM, during an initial tour, Resident #49 was observed to be awake, dressed and groomed. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 17, 2022

  This citation pertains to intake MI 910 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility 1) failed to monitor, supervise, and provide an environment free from physical sexual abuse for sampled Resident (R706), 2) failed to provide an environment free from verbal sexual inappropriateness for sampled Residents (R718, R719 and R720), resulting in R706 being digitally penetrated by R705 while sleeping, R717 being verbally intimidating, and those affected avoidance and isolation. […]

• Actual harm, patternF600Jun 2, 2022

  This citation pertains to intakes: MI 329, MI 313, MI 516, and MI 727. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to protect three sampled residents and one unsampled resident (Unsampled R724 from perpetrator R701, R722 from perpetrator R712, R714 from perpetrator R723 and R717 from perpetrator R716) of 16 residents reviewed for verbal and physical abuse resulting in, mental anguish, distress, frustration, a laceration, and a hematoma resulting hospitalization . […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Feb 19, 2025

  This citation pertains to intake M100150293 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete weekly skin checks for one (R704) of ten residents reviewed for skin checks, resulting in the development of gangrene of the right great toe, right foot pain and hospitalization . Findings include: Review of intake M100150293 revealed a concern that a family member visited R704 on 12/25/24 during which the resident reported right foot pain. The family member reportedly removed the resident's sock and found the right great toe to have what they believed to be gangrene. Review of the facility record for R704 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including Osteoarthritis, Gout, Adult Failure to Thrive, and End Stage Renal Disease requiring Renal Dialysis. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 21, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to position a resident safely during care for two residents (Resident #102 and Resident #131) of four residents reviewed for falls, resulting in hospitalization , unnecessary prolonged pain and decreased range of motion resulting from injury. Findings include: Resident #102 On 10/18/2022 at 12:01 PM, Resident #102 was lying in bed in a hospital gown. Resident #102 was asked about getting out of bed and stated they had a broken hip and rubbed their left hip with their right hand. Resident #102 was further queried about their hip and explained that an unknown Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA had been changing them while in bed and had let go of them, causing the Resident to fall out of bed on the floor. […]