Medilodge of Yale
90 Jean Street, Yale, MI 48097 · St. Clair County · (810) 387-3226
108 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235371 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 7 health citations since March 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.70 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.94 of those hours.
34.8% 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 7 health citations on file.
July 9, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement care plan interventions for heel boots, for one resident (R25) of two reviewed for positioning needs.
- 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 assess, monitor and control blood sugar levels (accu-cheks) for two residents (R54, R16) of three residents whose blood sugar monitoring was reviewed.
May 23, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to honor resident's preference for incontinence products for one (R42) of five residents reviewed for resident rights.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement fall interventions per the plan of care for one resident (R38) out of six residents reviewed for care plan interventions.
- 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 document and monitor a change in condition timely, and follow the care plan for one resident (R50) of one resident reviewed for change of condition.
April 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00143016 and MI00143086. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to promptly identify and intervene for an acute change in condition for one resident (R700) out of one reviewed for change in condition, resulting in R700 experiencing pain and hospitalization. Findings Include: On [DATE] at 1:38 PM, an interview was conducted with Caregiver (CG) D. CG D stated that they were with R700 the entire night. CG D stated that R700 had been complaining of pain since 10:00PM. R700 stated that they had to keep going in the hallway to find someone. CG D stated that they R700 had emesis (vomiting) and was moving around because they could not find a comfortable position. CG D stated that they asked R700 what their pain level was and that they told them that it was an 10/10, sometimes a 9/10 depending on their position. [...]
March 15, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a 14 day end date and appropriate diagnosis was applied to as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications (Lorazepam/Ativan) and or (Quetiapine/Seroquel) for one (R424) resident of six reviewed for unnecessary medication use resulting in the potential for prolonged use of medication.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 4 on July 9, 2025, 3 on May 23, 2024, 1 on March 15, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 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) | 3.70 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.94 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.13 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.62 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.8% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.3% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.47 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 3.93 on weekdays and 3.13 on weekends, 20% 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 3.61 in April to June 2025 to 3.70 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 | 3.70 | 0.94 | 3.93 | 3.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.57 | 0.99 | 3.80 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.64 | 0.96 | 3.86 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.61 | 0.89 | 3.81 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 90 |
| 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 | 9.5 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 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 | 15.5 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.8 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MEDILODGE OF YALE, INC.. CMS links this home to Medilodge, a group of 53 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteeninone Corporate Group Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/01/2013 |
| B&y Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 48% | 11/01/2013 |
| Craig Flashner 2007 Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 48% | 11/01/2013 |
| Norcross, Robert | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Rogers, Stacey | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 10/20/2014 | |
| Kirk, Kristine | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Flashner, Craig | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Perlstein, Yitzchok | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Flashner, Craig | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2013 | |
| Generations Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2013 | |
| Prestige Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2016 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 23, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 15, 2023: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.13 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot Fort Gratiot, 16.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Medilodge of Port Huron Fort Gratiot, 16.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Marlette Community Hospital Ltcu Marlette, 20.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Sanilac Medical Care Facility Sandusky, 20.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- The Orchards at Armada Armada, 20.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Marwood Manor Nursing Home Port Huron, 21.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Medilodge of Richmond Richmond, 22.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Orchard Grove Health Campus Romeo, 23.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 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 Yale's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Medilodge of Yale 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Medilodge of Yale get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 9, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Medilodge of Yale been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Medilodge of Yale 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 Yale?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Medilodge. Legal business name: MEDILODGE OF YALE, INC..
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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