All citations for Medilodge of Traverse City

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

July 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (November 20, 2023).

  2. 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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

  4. 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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

  5. 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 March 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2024).

  7. 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 December 20, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2026).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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

    Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0925, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

  13. 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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

  14. 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 May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).

  18. 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 March 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

  24. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2026).

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.