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HomeMichiganMedilodge of Sterling

Medilodge of Sterling

500 School Road, Sterling, MI 486599896542496
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
39
certified

How Medilodge of Sterling Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MI average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MI average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.66 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.39 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
25.6%
MI average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.66 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.99.
Reported RN time is 1.39 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Arenac County 65+
3,842
25.6% of county
County Population
15,031
Arenac County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Medilodge of Sterling is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sterling, Michigan with 39 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
39
Avg Residents/Day
37.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 23, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Arenac
Last Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0540Potential for Harm

Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.59 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.39 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.69 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.6%
RN Turnover
22.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FIFTEENINONE OPCO GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 24, 2013
B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2013
B&Y TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2013
CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2013
CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2013
NORCROSS, ROBERTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 24, 2013
KIRK, KRISTINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
FLASHNER, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2013
PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
FLASHNER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 24, 2013
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 24, 2013
ROGERS, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 20, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Medilodge of Sterling and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
Medilodge of Sterling
Sterling, MICurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
MyMichigan Skilled Nursing Facility
Standish, MI8.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $32,175
The Villa at West Branch
West Branch, MI15.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $56,193
The Villa at Rose City
Rose City, MI22.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $50,895
Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community
Gladwin, MI24.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Gladwin, MI24.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $144,208
Iosco County Medical Care Facility
Tawas City, MI27.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Medilodge of Sterling
Sterling, MI · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
MyMichigan Skilled Nursing Facility
Standish, MI
8.5 mi5/54/55/5$32,175
The Villa at West Branch
West Branch, MI
15.6 mi3/52/53/5$56,193
The Villa at Rose City
Rose City, MI
22.8 mi3/52/54/5$50,895
Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community
Gladwin, MI
24.1 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Gladwin, MI
24.7 mi2/52/54/5$144,208
Iosco County Medical Care Facility
Tawas City, MI
27.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Medilodge of Sterling?▾
Medilodge of Sterling has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Medilodge of Sterling cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Medilodge of Sterling participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Medilodge of Sterling had any health inspection violations?▾
Medilodge of Sterling had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Medilodge of Sterling?▾
Medilodge of Sterling provides 4.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.59 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.6%.
How many beds does Medilodge of Sterling have?▾
Medilodge of Sterling has 39 certified beds with an average of 37.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Medilodge chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Medilodge of Sterling?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

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