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Complaint Investigation

Medilodge Of Livingston

October 30, 2025 · Howell, MI · 3003 W Grand River
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 125
Provider ID 235330
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Medilodge Of Livingston
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Inspection Summary

Medilodge of Livingston in Howell, MI — inspection on October 30, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0742
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

that the residents who use anti-psychotics, antidepressants, hypnotics, sedatives, and anti- anxiety drugs receive gradual dose reductions and behavioral interventions, unless clinically contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue the drugs .Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: a.

Residents on an antipsychotic, resident's exhibiting behaviors negatively affecting self or other residents or with new behaviors negatively affecting self or other residents will be reviewed by the Behavior Management team which may include but not limited to (activity Director, Social services, CENA (Certified Educated Nurse Assistant), nurse manager, doctor, Contracted Behavioral Health Partner's prescriber (PA, Psychiatrist, or NP), psychologist and any other parties that the facility team members deem appropriate).

The team will explore the root cause of behaviors/mood.

The team will identify target behaviors and an individualized plan of care.

The team will use non-pharmacological interventions, when applicable, to minimize the need for medication, permit the use of the lowest possible dose or allow medication to be discontinued

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Howell, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Medilodge of Livingston or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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