Medilodge Of Sterling
Sterling, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235416) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 654-2496 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Sterling holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Medilodge Of Sterling reports 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.6% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Medilodge Of Sterling has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials; CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Sterling is a 39-bed skilled nursing facility in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan, with an average of 37.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1981, accepting both payer types.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medilodge Of Sterling holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.66 hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status noted for this facility in the provided data.
Medilodge Of Sterling is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare 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 Sterling has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Medilodge Of Sterling accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility provides 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours, with a 25.6% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medilodge Of Sterling has 39 certified beds and an average daily census of 37.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 23, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Medilodge Of Sterling scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (989) 654-2496 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (989) 654-2496 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Medilodge Of Sterling at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235416?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.