All citations for Medilodge of East Lansing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.