Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie

Nursing Home · Sault Ste. Marie, MI

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number235292
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1011 Meridian Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Chippewa County
Phone
(906) 635-1518
ZIP code
49783 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
106
Residents per day
80.0 (75% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Sault Ste Marie Opco LLC
Chain
Medilodge (53 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.62 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.71 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.69 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.23 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.05 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.6 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
61.1 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
33.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
17
Citations on record (3 years)
59 health · 21 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-27 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-02-11 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 H
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-11 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-04 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2025-11-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-16
2025-11-19 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-16
2025-06-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-07-15
2025-06-18 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-15
2025-02-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-01-09 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2024-07-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-08-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $65,403 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-27Fine$29,627
2024-04-18Fine$20,183
2024-01-29Payment Denial29 days payment denial
2024-01-29Fine$15,593

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Everest Opco Group LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
B&Y Healthcare S Corp (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
B&Y Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Cody Healthcare S Corp (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Craig Flashner 2007 Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Norcross, Robert (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Rogers, Stacey (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Flashner, Craig (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Perlstein, Yitzchok (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Blossom Healthcare Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Flashner, Craig (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Perlstein, Yitzchok (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Prestige Administrative Services, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kirk, Kristine (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie?

Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.

How many beds does Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie have?

It has 106 certified beds and cares for about 80 residents per day.

Has Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $65,403 in the last three years.

Who owns Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie?

It is part of Medilodge and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie?

(906) 635-1518. The facility is located at 1011 Meridian Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.