Medilodge Of Capital Area
Lansing, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235653) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,710
Phone: (517) 272-4029 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Capital Area holds a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Medilodge Of Capital Area reports total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
Medilodge Of Capital Area has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,710.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Capital Area is a for-profit nursing home in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, certified for 120 beds with an average of 114.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since March 14, 2011. It is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medilodge Of Capital Area holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.82 per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,710.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medilodge Of Capital Area has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,710.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program in the provided data. Families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 114.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Medilodge chain, which has 53 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 14, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure dimensions; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify; contact the facility at (517) 272-4029 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (517) 272-4029 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235653?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.