Medilodge Of Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235292) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $65,403 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (906) 635-1518 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Sault Ste. Marie has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Medilodge Of Sault Ste. Marie reports total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.6%.
Medilodge Of Sault Ste. Marie has 3 federal fines on record totaling $65,403, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, so families should review its inspection record directly on Care Compare.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Sault Ste. Marie is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1976. The facility has 106 certified beds and an average daily census of 80 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's Overall Star Rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. The Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the Quality Measures rating is 4 out of 5, and the Staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.62 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.6%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $65,403, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare directly. In addition, this facility is listed with a Special Focus status of 'SFF Candidate,' meaning CMS has identified it as having a pattern of serious quality issues and it is being monitored more closely than most facilities under the Special Focus Facility program.
Medilodge Of Sault Ste. Marie is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 out of 5.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.62 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 50.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $65,403 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is listed as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a pattern of serious quality problems under increased CMS monitoring.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 106 certified beds and an average daily population of 80 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities nationally averaging 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (1 star), Health Inspections (1 star), Quality Measures (4 stars), and Staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9066351518 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9066351518 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235292?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.