All citations for Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie

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

February 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 46 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    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 H.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  3. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2026).

  4. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  12. 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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  13. 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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  16. 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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  21. 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 February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.