Medilodge Of Tawas City
Tawas City, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235379) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 362-8645 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medilodge Of Tawas City has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Medilodge Of Tawas City reports total nurse staffing of about 3.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.03 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.7%.
Medilodge Of Tawas City has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Medilodge Of Tawas City is a for-profit nursing home in Tawas City, Iosco County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1978. The facility is licensed for 85 beds and has an average daily census of 74.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medilodge Of Tawas City holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. The facility's four CMS component ratings break down as follows: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines are on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Medilodge Of Tawas City is part of the Medilodge chain, which operates 53 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medilodge Of Tawas City has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.90 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.7%, and CMS gives the facility 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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medilodge Of Tawas City is certified for 85 beds with an average daily census of 74.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Medilodge chain, which includes 53 facilities nationally averaging a 3.1 CMS star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 17, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Medilodge Of Tawas City scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9893628645 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 9893628645 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 review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235379?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.