Medilodge Of Ludington
Ludington, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235358) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,404
Phone: (231) 845-6291 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Ludington has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of about 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Medilodge Of Ludington reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.4%.
Medilodge Of Ludington has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,404.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Ludington is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Ludington, Mason County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 93 beds and reported an average of 82.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and there has been no change of ownership within the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Medilodge Of Ludington holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Michigan state average of 3.12. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.93729 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.53941 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $40,404.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
Medilodge Of Ludington is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.1.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at the time of compilation. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medilodge Of Ludington has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.93729 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.53941 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.4% and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $40,404.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 93 beds and reported an average of 82.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 1980-02-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2318456291 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at 2318456291 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235358?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.