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Medilodge Of Gaylord

508 Random Lane, Gaylord, MI 49735

Memory Care Nursing Home
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,915

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,921
  • Average State Price: $5,885
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Medilodge Of Gaylord Description

    Medilodge Of Gaylord is a community that offers memory care and nursing care and is about 26.8 miles outside the small town of Petoskey, Michigan. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.0
    Medilodge Of Gaylord
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 50 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 7 communities in Gaylord
  • Ranking in State: 675 out of 1246 communities in MI
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers, including family members of residents and employees, praise the caring and professional staff at MediLodge of Gaylord. They describe the staff as family-like, dedicated, and hardworking.
    • Employees express pride in their work and the difference they make in residents' lives. They highlight the teamwork and the supportive management.
    • One family member noted the facility's cleanliness, professionalism, and the effective rehabilitation services that significantly helped their mother.
    • Several reviews from employees emphasize the positive work environment and the genuine care provided to residents.
    • A visitor turned volunteer shared their enjoyment of the time spent at the facility, praising the staff and residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review criticized the facility for allegedly incentivizing employees for positive reviews, suggesting that genuine quality should not require such incentives.
    • A family member expressed dissatisfaction with the facility's handling of discharge plans from the hospital, feeling it impacted their parent's care negatively.
    • Another review pointed out a discrepancy between the actual resident rooms and those shown in promotional materials.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • An employee shared their initial skepticism due to mixed reviews and the facility's appearance but praised the supportive and knowledgeable staff after working there. They also highlighted a personal story of a family member's positive rehabilitation experience at the facility.

    Overall, the majority of reviews for MediLodge of Gaylord are positive, with many highlighting the caring nature of the staff and the quality of care provided. Some negative aspects were mentioned, including concerns about the handling of discharge plans and the authenticity of some positive reviews.


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    Health

    Traditional/Long-Term Care

    Post-Operative Care

    Respiratory Services

    Infusion Therapies

    Comprehensive Wound Care Therapies

    Palliative Care Services


    Services

    Supportive Care

    Social Services

    On-Site Salon

    Nursing Staff

    Caregiver

    Safe and Nurturing Environment


    Activities

    Art Therapy

    Bingo

    Music

    Pet Therapy

    Daily Activities

    Games


    Community Amenities

    On-Site Podiatrist

    On-Site Salon / Spa Services

    On-Site Religious Services

    State-of-the-Art Therapy Equipment

    Outdoor Patio

    Comfortable Family/Resident Lounge Areas


    Room Amenities

    Wifi Accessibility

    Resident Computer and Printer

    Kitchen

    Family Room

    Lounge


    Dining

    Enhanced Dining with Gourmet Menus

    Dining Area


    Transportation

    Transportation


    Pet

    Pet Therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 6, 1978
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 96
    Total current residents: 71
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 5
    Number of substantiated complaints: 19
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-22 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-11-19 2019-12-31 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.
    2019-11-19 2019-12-31 F Smoke Deficiencies Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
    2019-11-19 2019-12-31 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-17 2023-04-25 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.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 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.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 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.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 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.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
    2022-12-08 2023-03-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-12-08 2023-03-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 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.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-22 E Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-11 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-11 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-19 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2020-08-14 2020-09-28 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.
    2020-08-14 2020-09-28 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    2019-11-20 2019-12-31 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.
    2019-11-20 2019-12-31 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
    2017-08-24 $6,500

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-01-19 7

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Petoskey which is 26.8 miles away and has a population of 5,719 (very small town).
    • The average income is $58,805, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 45.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 139 days of rain, 89 days of snow and 136 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.15 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.29 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.1 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.51 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.47 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Glen's Market
    0.9 miles away
    Aldi
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    Save-A-Lot
    1.2 miles away
    Gordon Food Service
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

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    Banks

    Huntington Bank Drive-thru
    20.4 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    20.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Otsego Memorial Hospital
    0.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.0 miles away
    Meijer Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Gaylord
    0.1 miles away
    Claude Shannon Memorial Park
    0.7 miles away
    Freel Park
    0.8 miles away
    Hale Park
    0.8 miles away
    Doumas Park
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

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    Restaurants

    food n stuff
    0.3 miles away
    Arlene's Diner
    0.7 miles away
    Sugar Bowl
    0.7 miles away
    Jet's Pizza
    0.7 miles away
    Iron Pig Smokehouse
    0.7 miles away

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