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 51 to 75 of 100 citations

  1. 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 January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

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

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

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

    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

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

    Health citation F-0923, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, 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).

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

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

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

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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

    Health citation F-0583, 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).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, 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).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, 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).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, 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).

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

    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

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

    Health citation F-0635, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  18. 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 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).

  19. 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 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).

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

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care 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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care 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).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, 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).

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, 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).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, 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).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, 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).

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.