Medilodge Of Alpena
Alpena, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235280) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 356-2194 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Alpena holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Medilodge Of Alpena reports total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
Medilodge Of Alpena has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Alpena is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 132 beds and reports an average daily census of 119.9 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 1976. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and CMS records show no change of ownership within the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medilodge Of Alpena holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Michigan state average of 3.12. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.86 per resident per day, including 0.85 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Medilodge Of Alpena is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationally with a chain average overall rating of 3.1 stars, meaning this location's rating is above its chain's average.
This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare and should be verified for the most current information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medilodge Of Alpena has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 41.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medilodge Of Alpena is certified for 132 beds and has an average daily census of 119.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationwide with a chain average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — which for this facility are 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9893562194 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9893562194 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235280?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.