Medilodge of Sterling

Nursing Home · Sterling, MI

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number235416

Contact & location

500 School Road
Sterling, MI 48659
Arenac County
Phone
(989) 654-2496
ZIP code
48659 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
39
Residents per day
37.1 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Sterling Opco, LLC
Chain
Medilodge (53 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
November 23, 1981
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.66 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.39 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.69 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.69 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
25.6 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
22.2 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-05 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-05 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-05 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-10
2024-08-21 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 2024-09-26
2024-08-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-08-21 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-08-21 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 2024-09-26
2024-08-21 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-08-21 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 2024-09-26
2024-08-12 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-11
2023-09-22 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 2023-10-18
2023-09-22 Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility.
F0540 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-18
2023-09-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-18
2023-09-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-18
2023-09-22 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 2023-10-18
2023-09-22 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-18

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fifteeninone 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
Flashner, Craig (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Flashner, Craig (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Generations Healthcare Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Perlstein, Yitzchok (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Prestige Administrative Services, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rogers, Stacey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kirk, Kristine (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Medilodge of Sterling?

Medilodge of Sterling has a 5-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 Sterling have?

It has 39 certified beds and cares for about 37 residents per day.

Has Medilodge of Sterling been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Medilodge of Sterling?

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

What is the phone number of Medilodge of Sterling?

(989) 654-2496. The facility is located at 500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659.

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