Facility profile · CCN 235331
Medilodge Of Howell
57 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $231,767.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202657
Total citations
56
Last 3 years
6
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$231,767
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
57 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Dec 11, 2025 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard |
| Sep 11, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| May 28, 2025 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint |
| May 1, 2025 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint |
| May 1, 2025 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint |
| May 1, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| May 1, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 26, 2025 | F693 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Sep 19, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| Jul 16, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 23, 2024 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 23, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F761 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F578 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 31, 2023 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint |
| May 17, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint |
| May 17, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 23, 2023 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $231,767 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | Fine | $28,746 | — |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Fine | $43,173 | — |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Fine | $159,848 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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