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Medilodge Of Alpena
301 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI 49707
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Medilodge Of Alpena Description
MediLodge of Alpena is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our 132-bed center offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. MediLodge of Alpena is a winner of the Governor's Award for Quality Care. We take pride in our facility's many inter-generational activities and work closely with the community to keep our patients connected. Our center is Medicare and Medicaid certified.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for Medilodge in Alpena on Long Rapids Rd. present a mixed picture of the facility, with some expressing significant concerns and others praising the care and environment. One review criticizes the facility for its outdated and cramped living conditions, understaffing, and restrictive visitor policies during COVID-19, though it notes the food appears decent. Another review shares a positive experience, highlighting responsive and kind staff who provide quality care.
Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the care provided, mentioning instances of neglect such as residents sitting in urine-soaked clothing and receiving baths only once a week despite the high cost. Conversely, employees of Medilodge share a different perspective, describing their passion for their work, the clean and well-maintained facility, and the compassionate care provided to residents. They emphasize the facility's dedication to rehabilitation and the positive impact on residents' lives.
Family members of residents have shared both positive and negative experiences. Positive remarks include the facility's uplifting environment, compassionate staff, and effective rehabilitation services that helped their loved ones return home with confidence. Negative comments focus on issues such as lost personal items, inadequate medical care from the facility's doctor, and delayed treatment for infections.
Overall, while some reviews highlight the caring staff and effective rehabilitation services at Medilodge, others raise serious concerns about the living conditions, medical care, and overall management of the facility. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these mixed reviews and conduct their own research or visit the facility to form their own opinions.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 1, 1976
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 132
Total current residents: 106
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 4
Number of
substantiated complaints: 11
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $16250
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-09-26 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-09-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-01 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-01 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-07 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-07 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-07-10 | 2019-08-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-07-10 | 2019-09-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2019-07-10 | 2019-08-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-07-10 | 2019-08-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2019-07-10 | 2019-09-09 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-03-27 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide 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. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-05-25 | 2022-06-20 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-26 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-26 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-26 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-26 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-16 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | $6,500 |
| 2022-05-25 | $15,000 |
| 2022-05-25 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Alpena which is 1.8 miles away and has a population of 10,175 (small town).
- The average income is $58,084, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 46.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 77 days of snow and 160 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.8 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.81 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.22 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.26 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
1.2 miles awayMeijer
1.4 miles awayGordon Food Service
2.4 miles awayNeimans Family Market
2.4 miles awayMorrison's Market
21.5 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
PNC Bank
1.8 miles awayHospitals
Alpena Regional Medical Center
0.5 miles awayPharmacies
The Drug Store
2.3 miles awayDentists
Thunder Bay Family Dentistry
2.4 miles awayParks
Alpena Duck Park
0.3 miles awayAlpena Island Park
0.3 miles awayArthur E Sytek Park
0.9 miles awayWashington Avenue Park
1.2 miles awayRussel T Gleason Roadside Park
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Alpena Mall
2.2 miles awayThunder Bay Shopping Center
2.3 miles awayCulture
Thunder Bay Theater
1.9 miles awayRestaurants
The 19th Hole
0.6 miles awayAusten Brothers Brew Pub
1.4 miles awayRed Brick Tap and Barrel
1.8 miles awayJJ's Steak and Pizza House
1.8 miles awayJohn A Laus Restaurant and Saloon
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