Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie

Nursing Home

1011 Meridian Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 · Chippewa County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.2 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.6 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Important notices from CMS:
  • CMS has flagged this facility for abuse citations (the “abuse icon”). It is applied when a facility was cited for abuse at a level of harm in the past year, or at a potential-for-harm level in each of the last two years.
  • CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes with a persistent record of serious quality problems. Candidates are not yet enrolled in the program.

Safety at a glance

8Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
73Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$65,403Federal fines, last 3 years (3 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: May 27, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
February 11, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to residents (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
February 11, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
February 4, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.48 hours · state avg 4.03, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.76 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.70 hours · state avg 3.50
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
57.3% · state avg 44.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
68.4%
Administrators who left (yearly)
2

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Michigan, Medicaid long-term care is provided through MI Choice Waiver Program.

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Medilodge
Legal business name
Sault Ste Marie Opco LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
EVEREST OPCO GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
B&Y HEALTHCARE S CORP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
B&Y TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
BLOSSOM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CODY HEALTHCARE S CORP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
CRAIG FLASHNER 2007 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
FLASHNER, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
FLASHNER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
KIRK, KRISTINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
NORCROSS, ROBERTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
PERLSTEIN, YITZCHOKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
235292
Certified beds
106
Average residents per day
73.8
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
November 1, 1976
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

Read full inspection narratives at Medicare Care Compare or ProPublica Nursing Home Inspect.

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Nursing Home51 certified bedsAccepts MedicaidMedicare certified(906) 635-4460
Availability Unknown
Overall (Medicare)★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Serious citations*2
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