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Medilodge of Port Huron
5635 Lakeshore, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 · St. Clair County · (810) 385-7447
127 certified beds, about 119 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1982
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235421 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 21, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.04 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.90 of those hours.
22.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Medilodge, an affiliated group of 53 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 15 health citations on file.
July 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to offer a Covid-19 vaccination to one resident (R113) out of five reviewed for Covid-19 immunizations.
May 21, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply a graded hand roll (hand splint used to assist with finger extension) and perform a range of motion (ROM) program for one resident (R74) of one resident reviewed for limited ROM.
May 2, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a clean environment affecting three residents (R51, R7, and R26) of six residents reviewed for environmental concerns.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide showers per preference and schedule for one resident (R70) out of three reviewed for showers. Findings Include: On 5/2/2024 at 11:04 AM, R70 was observed sitting in their wheelchair. R70 was interviewed regarding receiving showers per schedule and when requested. R70 stated they do not always receive their showers as scheduled and when they do, the staff rush through them. A review of the medical record revealed that R70 admitted into the facility on 1/15/2024 with the following diagnoses, Pruritus and Anxiety Disorder. Further review of the Minimum Data Set assessment revealed a Brief Interview of Mental status score of 7/15 indicating an impaired cognition. R70 also required assistance with bed mobility and transfers. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label and date a (wound) dressing for one resident (R2) out of one reviewed for skin conditions.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation has two deficient practice statements. Deficient practice statement one. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to secure an oxygen tank for one sampled resident (R46) of seven, reviewed for accidents. On 4/30/24 at 9:22 AM, R46's room was observed with an oxygen tank, that stood free on the floor, inside of a black bag (that clips to the wheelchair), and not in a secured carrier. On 5/01/24 at 9:25 AM, R46's room was observed with an oxygen tank, that was behind a positioning wedge. The tank was leaning against the wall inside of the black bag, and not in a secured carrier. On 5/02/24 at 9:22 AM, R46 was observed in their room and was not able to provide information regarding the oxygen tank due to cognitive impairment. R46's room was observed with the oxygen tank, that was behind a positioning wedge. [...]
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assess and obtain consent for bed rails for one resident (R315) out of one reviewed for bed rails. Findings Include: On 4/30/2024 at 1:43 PM, R315 was observed laying in bed. R315 was noted to have full bed rails installed. R315 stated they do not use the bed rails for turning and repositioning. A review of the medical record revealed that R315 admitted into the facility with the following diagnoses, Lobar Pneumonia and Dementia. A review of the Minimum Data Set assessment revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status assessment of 9/15 indicating an impaired cognition. R315 also required assistance with bed mobility and transfers. Further review of the medical records did not reveal a consent or assessment for the used of the bed rails. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain infection control practices (handling medication, proper storage of nebulizer mask, and wearing personal protective equipment [PPE] for contact isolation rooms) for two residents (R315 and R60) from a total sample of 35.
February 15, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a call light within reach for four (R2, R34, R102, R106) of 24 sampled residents, resulting in impaired resident access to requesting and receiving assistance in a timely manner.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate advance directive information was in place for two residents (R5 and and R47) of two reviewed for advance directives (legal documents that allow a person to identify decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time), resulting in the potential for a resident's preferences for medical care to not be followed by the facility, or other healthcare providers. Findings Include: R5 On 2/13/23 at 2:50 PM, a record review was completed for R5 and the advanced directive on file was observed to be incomplete. A review of the form titled Advance Directives/Medical Treatment Decisions Acknowledgement of Receipt. noted, This is to acknowledge that I have been informed, in writing and in a language that I understand, of my rights and all rules and regulations regarding decision concerning medical care, including: [...]
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00128730. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect a resident's (R89) right to be free from physical abuse by another resident (R373), resulting in the resident getting hit on the shoulder and subsequent feelings of anxiety and psychosocial distress. Findings Include: A review of a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) dated 5/12/2022 revealed the following: Investigation: The incident was not witnessed by staff. Staff answered [R89] call light and [R89] reported that [R373] had hit [them] in the shoulder. A review of the R89's medical record revealed that the resident admitted into the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pain, and Major Depressive Disorder. [...]
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide follow-up to the PASARR (preadmission screening/annual resident review) form 3877 for two residents (R24 and R77) of three reviewed for PASARR concerns, resulting in the potential for unmet care needs. Findings Include: R77 A review of the medical record revealed that R77 admitted into the facility on 9/23/19 and readmitted on [DATE] with the following diagnoses, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorder with Delusions, and Schizophrenia. A review of the physician orders revealed that R77 was currently prescribed the following medications, Prozac (antidepressant), Seroquel (antipsychotic), Zyprexa (Antipsychotic), and Ativan(Antianxiety). A review of R77's documents revealed the following Annual Resident Review (ARR) revealed that questions 1-4 were checked yes for Mental Illness and Dementia. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure care plans were revised to reflect the current needs and condition of the resident for four sampled residents (R98, R102, R173, R375) of 24 residents whose care plans were reviewed, resulting in and the potential for unmet care needs.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00133768. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure interventions to prevent the development of pressure ulcers were implemented for one resident (R102) of four reviewed for skin conditions, resulting in the potential for skin breakdown.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to verify eligibility for and obtain consent (from legal guardian) prior to administering a COVID-19 vaccine for one resident (R24) of five reviewed for immunizations, resulting in the potential for residents and/or resident representatives to not be fully informed of the benefits and potential risks associated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 1 on May 21, 2025, 4 on May 2, 2024, 3 on February 15, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.04 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.22 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.76 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 22.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.7% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.51 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.37 on weekdays and 3.22 on weekends, 26% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.00 in April to June 2025 to 4.04 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.04 | 0.90 | 4.37 | 3.22 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 119 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.02 | 0.94 | 4.36 | 3.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 117 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.99 | 0.84 | 4.34 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 119 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.00 | 0.84 | 4.33 | 3.15 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 117 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.14 | 3.45 | 3.3% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.6 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PORT HURON OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Medilodge, a group of 53 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteeninone Opco Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/24/2013 |
| B&y Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| B&y Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Cody Healthcare S Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Craig Flashner 2007 Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Norcross, Robert | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 06/24/2013 | |
| Rogers, Stacey | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 10/20/2014 | |
| Kirk, Kristine | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Flashner, Craig | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Generations Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/24/2013 | |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/13/2013 | |
| Flashner, Craig | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2013 | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2013 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2025: "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."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2026: "Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 2, 2024: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 15, 2023: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.22 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot Fort Gratiot, 0.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Marwood Manor Nursing Home Port Huron, 8.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Medilodge of Yale Yale, 16.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Medilodge of St. Clair East China, 19.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Medilodge of Richmond Richmond, 23.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Michigan. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Medilodge of Port Huron's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Medilodge of Port Huron 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Medilodge of Port Huron get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on May 21, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Medilodge of Port Huron been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Medilodge of Port Huron accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Medilodge of Port Huron?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Medilodge. Legal business name: PORT HURON OPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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