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Facility profile · CCN 235263

Medilodge Of Sterling Heights

80 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
80
Total citations
49
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care29 Care Planning10 Environment & Safety9 Resident Rights9 Medication & Pharmacy8

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6777 F6565 F6845 F8044 F9214

Citation history

80 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 18, 2025F688Provide 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.DComplaint
Jun 30, 2025F917Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.DComplaint
Apr 14, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Mar 12, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FStandard
Mar 12, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EStandard
Mar 12, 2025F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Mar 12, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 12, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Feb 19, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Jan 22, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Jul 30, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Jul 30, 2024F920Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.DComplaint
Jul 30, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DComplaint
Jul 30, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Jun 12, 2024F584Honor 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.DComplaint
May 7, 2024F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F688Provide 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.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Feb 1, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard
Dec 19, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2023F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jun 20, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Apr 26, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Oct 21, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Oct 21, 2022F809Ensure 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.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Oct 21, 2022F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Oct 21, 2022F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Oct 21, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.FStandard
Oct 21, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F584Honor 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.FStandard
Oct 21, 2022F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Oct 21, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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